STUD, SHOULDERED AND STEPPED

This solicitation, number SPE4A6-26-T-17LL, is issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense for the procurement of 46 units of Stud, Shouldered and Stepped (NSN 5307-00-432-5486). The contract is structured with a delivery requirement of 171 days after receipt of order, with an FOB designation of Origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, specifically DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. While the specific contract type is to be determined by the contracting officer, the procurement involves strict adherence to technical and quality requirements found in the DLA Master List. Key quality assurance protocols include sampling methods in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and the requirement for manufacturers to maintain a quality system such as ISO 9001:2015. The contract imposes rigorous packaging, marking, and hazardous material restrictions. All supplies must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, including specific requirements for bare item marking and the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. A critical prohibition exists against the intentional addition of mercury or mercury compounds in preservation, packaging, or marking, with narrow exceptions for functional components like batteries or specific weapon systems. Additionally, the contract mandates strict compliance with hazardous material identification and safety data protocols, including the submission of Safety Data Sheets and adherence to OSHA and DFARS standards for hazard warning labels. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the August 24, 2026, deadline.