SPRING LATCH

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single unit of a spring latch, identified by NSN 5342-01-160-9643, under solicitation SPE7L4-26-T-5827 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 332510 for industrial machinery manufacturing. Delivery must occur within five days after award to the Distribution Management Office in Albany, Georgia, using FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all risks and costs until the item reaches the designated location. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 for packaging, marking, and barcoding, and compliance with DLA’s RP001 packaging standards for palletization; non-hazardous items may reference ASTM D3951 only if it does not conflict with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. All packaging must include unit identification, quantity per pack, and proper labeling for hazardous materials under 29 CFR 1910.1200, with Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by MIL-STD-1916, MIL-STD-105, and FAR 52.246-2, requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. The contract imposes multiple regulatory and compliance obligations, including affirmation of small business status and socioeconomic certifications, with mandatory disclosure of Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes if offering covered defense telecommunications equipment. Contractors must comply with clauses requiring whistleblower notifications, restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials, and limitations on disclosure of government information. Security requirements mandate implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls for Controlled Unclassified Information and submission of an assessment score via the Supplier Performance Risk System. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and the contractor must be registered on the WAWF platform. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations. While pricing details are incomplete and the contract value is not specified, the contract type is designated as an alternate under FAR 52.216-1, leaving the