WASHER, FLAT

The contract is for the procurement of a single flat washer (NSN 5310-01-330-8415) under solicitation SPE4A0-26-T-3800, issued by the Department of Defense’s Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys, with a delivery requirement of five days after award to Fort Drum, NY. The item must fully comply with DLA packaging and quality standards, including adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation using CLNG/DRY method, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding with the NSN, RDD, and NMCS identifiers clearly visible. Physical identification of the bare item is mandatory, and all packaging must avoid mercury or mercury-containing compounds except for specified exceptions such as batteries or sensors approved by NAVSEA, with portable devices containing mercury requiring shockproof construction and secondary containment. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, with zero non-conformances required in samples unless otherwise specified, and attributes are classified as critical, major, or minor with corresponding verification levels or AQLs. Hazard communication standards apply, requiring proper labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submission of hazard labels for government approval prior to award. Transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained through a formal 45-day advance request, and contractors must report all shipment details and certify compliance on invoices. The contract mandates full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding covered defense information, and contractors must promptly notify the government of any potential safety issues. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF using the Invoice 2in1 or separate receiving report model, with payment routed via the DoDAAC system. Offerors must provide UEI and CAGE codes and certify compliance with employment, trafficking, and subcontracting requirements, including affirmative action for workers with disabilities and employment eligibility verification. All documentation, representations, and certifications must be submitted via DIBBS by the deadline of July 14, 2026, with no pricing information provided in the solicitation, implying a competitive bidding process based on technical acceptability and price.