53--STUD,TURNLOCK FASTENER

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-18DJ is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of 3,679 turnlock fastener studs, identified by NSN 5325013068817. This is a source-controlled, critical application item that must be manufactured and tested according to cited limited rights data. Only vendors with access to this data or traceability to approved sources should quote, and a Source Approval Request package is required for those seeking approval. The contract is a fixed-price agreement with delivery required by July 23, 2027, and a need ship date of February 12, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin, with the final destination being DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Georgia. The procurement incorporates strict quality and technical standards, including MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for sampling and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 for palletization. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin. All quotes must be submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System, and invoicing must be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract also mandates compliance with the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 regarding the safeguarding of covered defense information.