RECEPTACLE, TURNLOCK FASTENER

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-17QJ is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 81 units of turnlock fastener receptacles, identified by NSN 5325001714365. The items are classified as commercial and critical application items, with specific references to Howmet Global Fastening Systems and Howmet Fixations Simmonds SAS. Delivery is required by February 27, 2027, with a requested ship date of February 12, 2027, to DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Georgia. The contract specifies destination inspection and acceptance, utilizing sampling methods such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a zero-nonconformance requirement for acceptance. The procurement incorporates a wide range of federal and defense regulations, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS requirements for safeguarding covered defense information. Strict prohibitions are placed on the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware, preservation, and packaging. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, respectively. Invoicing and payment are to be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, and the contractor must adhere to specific configuration change management and bare item marking standards.