STRAP, RETAINING

The contract pertains to the procurement of a retaining strap identified by NSN 5340-01-471-8599 and part number 120-176-2B06, with a quantity of 21 units delivered FOB origin, subject to zero variance in quantity. Delivery is required within 171 days from the contract award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item is classified as a critical application under Bell Textron Inc., and while unique item identification is not required per customer request, full compliance with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, including adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards for quality management. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained by the contractor per DLAD Procurement Note C03, and all packaging must conform to MIL-STD-129 and either ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials or FED-STD-313 if hazardous, with DLA requirements overriding any conflicting standards. Sampling for quality verification must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated, and measuring and test equipment must be properly calibrated per RT001. The contract enforces strict cybersecurity compliance through CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and requires documentation for source approval, configuration change management, and removal of government identification from rejected items. Packaging and palletization must meet DLA’s RP001 requirements, with unit of issue clearly marked and all labeling compliant. The delivery point and shipping address are identical, directed to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA, and transportation logistics fall under DLAD Procurement Notes C19 and C20. The solicitation, issued under contract number SPE4A5-26-T-290J, closed for responses on July 22, 2026, with a required delivery date originally set for April 8, 2029, though the need ship date is January 10, 2027. The primary point of contact is Kay Bates of the Department of Defense, and the item falls under NAICS code 332510 for manufacturing of industrial machinery and components. All technical and quality clauses take precedence over any commercial standards, ensuring full alignment with defense procurement protocols.