SHAFT, STRAIGHT

The contract is for the supply of 24 straight shafts, identified by NSN 3040-01-334-4900 and part number 36-155-110, under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-125N, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required FOB origin with a lead time of 168 days, with the original required delivery date set for March 30, 2027, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027. The item is delivered to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, and inspection and acceptance are conducted at the destination. The contract value is $576, with a unit price of $24 per shaft and zero variance allowed in quantity. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including clean and dry preservation using material code 49, glassine paper wrapping, and durable unit containers, while marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required. Palletization follows DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The item is designated as a critical application and must not contain mercury or mercury-containing compounds except in specific exempted uses such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, and instrument controls as defined by NAVSEA, with portable mercury-containing devices requiring shockproof construction and secondary containment. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including mandatory cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment, trafficking in persons and employment eligibility verification, sustainable product usage, and small business program representations. Electronic invoicing must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with valid UEI and CAGE codes. Representations regarding size status and socioeconomic categories such as small business, WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone must be accurately certified, with affirmative responses triggering additional documentation requirements. The contracting officer has discretion to determine the final contract type, and deviations from standard clauses have been applied to align with current policy. Hazardous material handling is regulated under DFARS clauses, with labeling requirements consistent with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the August