SOCKET, WIRE ROPE

The contract is for the procurement of one socket, wire rope with NSN 4030-01-056-5534, issued under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-147X by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required within 20 days after order issuance to a destination in Billings, Montana, with FOB Destination terms meaning acceptance occurs upon arrival. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede ASTM D3951, along with MIL-STD-129 for labeling and shipping identification and MIL-STD-130N for military property marking including mandatory bar-coding. Palletization must conform to RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements. The product must be accompanied by appropriate hazard communication labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS 252.223-7001, with exemptions requiring disclosure of alternative regulatory compliance. All shipments must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing and receiving, and electronic payment submissions are mandated. Cybersecurity compliance is enforced via DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, requiring adherence to NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding covered defense information. The offeror must hold a current UEI and CAGE code and provide representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and whether covered telecommunications equipment or services are provided. Certain labor and ethical clauses are incorporated, including equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. Subcontracting for commercial items follows 52.244-6 or its DFARS alternative 252.244-7999, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2, with sampling permitted under MIL-STD-1916. No pricing is listed, leaving unit and extended costs to be submitted by offerors. All proposals must be submitted electronically by May 22, 2026, via the DLA-BSM portal, with technical data uploaded to the specified secure folder. No attachments or evaluation factors are