WASHER, FLAT

The contract is for 3,877 flat washers identified by NSN 5310-00-822-6722, with delivery required 146 days after the date of order, targeting a need ship date of July 20, 2026, and a final delivery deadline of April 30, 2027. Delivery is FOB origin, meaning risk and title transfer to the government at the contractor’s shipping point, with the final delivery location being the DLA Distribution Depot at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and MIL-STD-1916, requiring zero non-conformances for critical characteristics, with acceptance thresholds set at AQL 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. The manufacturer must maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003, and all items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130N for unique item identification. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List requirements, with labeling following MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and proper unit of issue and quantity per unit pack indications. Technical data related to the item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, and disclosure or transmission to foreign persons, regardless of location, requires prior authorization from the Department of State or Department of Commerce. DFARS 252.225-7048 applies, restricting access to DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, who have completed mandatory DLA training and questionnaires. The contract mandates compliance with multiple cybersecurity and safeguarding regulations including NIST SP 800-171 for Controlled Unclassified Information, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding defense information and cyber incident reporting. Contractors must use U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport unless a waiver is granted, and are prohibited from using hexavalent chromium and must comply with hazardous material labeling under OSHA standards. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, with invoicing for fixed-price line items requiring both invoice and receiving report documentation. The solicitation requires offerors to affirm certifications on small business status, UEI and