STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER

The contract covers the procurement of 167 units of a STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER with NSN 5325-00-343-4903, supplied by SOUTHCO INC under part number 121J-440-Z3YT, at a unit price of $167.00 for a total contract value of $27,889. Delivery is required FOB Origin within 19 days of order placement to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and bar-coding, requiring the use of unit container D3, cleaning/drying preservation method 10, and prohibiting any preservation, wrapping, or cushioning materials. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in packaging, preservation, and marking except for functional uses in specified items such as batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, with portable mercury-containing devices requiring shockproof construction and a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. All hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and disclosed in advance, and only non-hazardous materials may be used in the supply chain. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses including those on equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguards per NIST SP 800-171, cyber incident reporting, subcontracting for commercial items, and prohibitions on unauthorized obligations. Contractors must submit invoices through WAWF and are subject to payment levies and restrictions on compensation involving former DoD officials. The offeror must provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, declare small business status if applicable, and ensure compliance with flow-down requirements to subcontractors. No quantity variance is permitted and the contract is solicited under NAICS 332510 with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense.