SWAGING SLEEVE, WIRE ROPE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-29GH, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of 1,551 units of wire rope swaging sleeves under NSN 4030-01-245-4168. The items must comply with basic specification MS51844E(1) and reference QAP 14153 QAP-EQ001. Due to the nature of the part, casting or forging may be required, and contractors are advised that the government may not possess the necessary special tooling. The delivery schedule is set for 171 days after award, with shipping terms established as FOB Origin and delivery to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. Quality assurance is stringent, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a comparable zero-based sampling plan, where unspecified attributes are treated as major. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and RP001, while marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129. The contract incorporates various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and requires the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing. Offers involving additive manufacturing are ineligible for award unless specifically authorized, and a price evaluation preference is available for SBA-certified HUBZone small businesses.