ROPE, WIRE

The contract specifies the procurement of improved plow steel wire rope, 5/16 inch in diameter, right regular lay with a fiber core, preformed, and supplied in 55-foot coils totaling 35 control lengths. The item is identified by NSN 4010-01-160-2283 and falls under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-09HH with a required delivery within 20 days of award, FOB destination. The rope is classified as a critical application item and must comply with technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List, including adherence to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for sampling, with zero non-conformances required unless exceptions are explicitly stated. All attributes not otherwise defined are treated as major, and verification levels or AQLs must align with specified standards. The product must be free of intentional mercury or mercury-containing compounds, with exceptions only for functional uses in batteries, lighting, instruments, weapons, or naval-specified reagents, and any portable mercury-containing devices must include a second containment barrier as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with no special marking required. Preservation methods are strictly controlled, and mercury is prohibited in preservation, packaging, and marking processes. The items must be palletized per DLA packaging requirements and shipped by the fastest traceable means, avoiding parcel post. Delivery destination is the USS ASHLAND LSD 48 via FPO AP 96660, and shipment details must reference DLAD Proc Note C19 and C20. The contract enforces a 0% quantity variance, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. The supplier must ensure all documentation, labeling, and handling comply with federal standards and DLA directives, and the solicitation response deadline is July 31, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 16, 2026.