STUD, STEPPED

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-624B seeks 248 units of a stepped stud referenced by NSN 5307-01-439-8637, with delivery required within 21 days after order placement at the designated performance location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. All items must be packaged and preserved in strict accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E using Preservation Method 41, meaning clean and dry conditions without any preservation materials, and labeled in compliance with MIL-STD-129 including standardized barcoding requirements for logistics tracking. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export controls under either ITAR or EAR, and access is restricted to contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed DLA export control training, and formal approval from DLA authorities; violations may result in breaches of DFARS 252.225-7048. The contract mandates adherence to multiple cybersecurity and data safeguarding requirements including DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, as well as NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements under clause 252.240-7997 with deviation 2026-00038 applied. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and specific exemptions apply under federal statutes. The contractor is responsible for quality assurance, including compliance with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003, submitting a Certificate of Quality Compliance, and fulfilling all Contract Data Requirements Lists including DD Form 1423. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and invoicing must be submitted exclusively through WAWF using approved electronic document types. The contract includes clauses addressing small business representation, employment eligibility, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Foreign national access to controlled technical data is restricted, and the firm must maintain current UEI and CAGE codes in SAM.gov. Pricing details are not provided in Section B, and the contract type remains undefined pending contracting officer determination. All submissions must be electronically filed via DIBBS by August 13, 2026, and the offering firm must represent its size and socioeconomic status accurately under established small business programs.