STUD ASSEMBLY, TURNL

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-582F issued by the Department of Defense through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV requires the procurement of 345 units of a STUD ASSEMBLY, TURNLOCK FASTENER with NSN 5325008540539 and part number 26S22-8, supplied by HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC. Delivery is required within 120 days after award to the DLA Distribution Jacksonville facility at Building 175, Swan Road, Jacksonville, FL 32212-0103, with FOB Origin terms transferring title and risk of loss to the government upon shipment. The unit price is $345.000 per unit, with no quantity variance permitted. The government will inspect and accept the items at the delivery destination, applying MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and MIL-STD-130N for permanent identification of military property. Packaging must conform to DLA’s RP001 standards, with preservation method 33 (clanging/dry), unit container BV, intermediate container E5, and no special preservation or cushioning materials. No special marking is required, and all labeling must align with referenced military standards. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including provisions for small business representation, inspection of supplies, default, changes, subcontracting, cybersecurity safeguarding, and prohibitions on unauthorized obligations, while requiring compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement for data handling, whistleblower rights, supplier performance risk, and cybersecurity incident reporting. Offerors must be registered in SAM, possess a valid UEI and CAGE code, and submit responses electronically via DIBBS by August 3, 2026. The contract includes clauses mandating compliance with hazard communication standards and the requirement to remove government identifiers from non-accepted supplies. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF, and payment is subject to the terms outlined in federal acquisition regulations, including potential accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The evaluation for award is not explicitly stated as LPTA or best value but is structured around price, socioeconomic qualifications, and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding small business status and material sourcing. No contract value total is calculable due to incomplete line item data, though the base quantity and unit price are confirmed.