STUD ASSEMBLY, TURNLOCK FASTENER

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-15DR is a request for quotations issued by the Department of Defense ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of turnlock stud assemblies, identified as critical application items under NSN 5325012312258. The requirement consists of two line items totaling 1,560 units, with 612 units destined for DLA Distribution Cherry Point and 948 units for DLA Distribution San Diego. Approved sources include Industrial Acoustics Company, Inc., ASC International, Inc., and Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc, all utilizing part number 2600-4S. Delivery is required within 72 days of award, with need ship dates scheduled for March 27, 2026, and May 20, 2026, and a final required delivery date of January 24, 2027. The contract specifies FOB Origin terms with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, utilizing a zero-based sampling plan. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with palletization following DLA packaging requirements. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area Workflow system for invoicing and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards. This is not a small business set-aside, and quotations must be submitted via Form SF18 by August 19, 2026.