TURNBUCKLE BODY

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-946C is for the procurement of five TURNBUCKLE BODY items with a delivery deadline of 165 days ADO, with an anticipated need ship date of February 2, 2027, and a final delivery expectation by March 31, 2027. Delivery is to the W1A8 DLA Distribution IDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Destination terms, though offerors must price based on FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program. The item is identified by NSN 5340-01-517-0385 and is subject to stringent packaging and marking requirements dictated by MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation and container codes, prohibition of mercury compounds, and mandatory barcoding compliant with DoD standards. Technical data associated with this item is controlled under ITAR or EAR, making disclosure to foreign persons—even within the United States—prohibited without prior authorization, and contractors must hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program credential, complete specialized DLA export control training, and obtain formal approval to access such data per DFARS 252.225-7048. Contract performance is governed by a suite of prescribed Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including requirements for cybersecurity under NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, and whistleblower protections. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with sampling methods governed by MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances for critical attributes and adherence to strict AQL levels based on attribute severity. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and compliance with DLA-specific packaging directives, export control protocols, and environmental safety rules is non-negotiable. Offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code and represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications as applicable, with joint ventures required to disclose partner UEIs. No contract type is explicitly stated, but the solicitation operates under deviation 2026-00038 for several clauses and deviation 2026-O0025 for cybersecurity requirements. All proposals must be submitted electronically through