TERMINAL, ROPE, SWAGING

This contract specifies the procurement of a terminal, wire rope, swaging component with NSN 4030-01-315-8991, requiring 103 units to be delivered FOB origin within 158 days, with no variance allowed in quantity. All items must comply with stringent technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, including marking per MIL-STD-129 with no special markings. Sampling and inspection are governed by MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based plans; critical, major, and minor attributes require verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively, with zero non-conformances mandated unless otherwise stated. The product is subject to strict mercury prohibitions—no intentional addition or direct contact with mercury or mercury compounds, except in approved exceptions such as functional batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, or chemical reagents specified by NAVSEA; portable devices containing mercury must include a secondary containment and be shock-proof per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Mercury is also forbidden in preservation, packaging, and marking processes. Delivery is to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. The contract permits casting or forging in manufacturing and requires manufacturers to obtain tooling assistance through DLA’s Casting and Forging Assistance program if needed. The solicitation was issued on July 27, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, and the original delivery date is May 14, 2027, with a needed ship date of January 10, 2027. Approved suppliers include BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. and Carl Stahl Sava Industries, Inc. with specified part numbers.