WASHER, FLAT

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-308Q, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, seeks 179 flat washers identified by NSN 5310-01-617-4324 through a simplified acquisition process with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The work involves delivery to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB Destination terms and a required delivery date of April 16, 2027, following a 131-day performance period. Packaging and marking must strictly conform to MIL-STD-129 for labeling and tracking, ASTM D3951 for general packaging, and DLA-specific RP001 for palletization, with no Item Unique Identification (IUID) required. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 or applicable federal statutes, and all shipments must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin per FAR 52.246-2, using MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based sampling plans, with quality assurance governed by SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards tailored to AS9003. Invoicing is mandatory through WAWF, with no alternative payment systems accepted, and payments will follow Wide Area Workflow instructions. The solicitation includes a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses governing cyber security, including safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, compliance with hazardous material prohibitions such as hexavalent chromium, restrictions on procurement from Communist Chinese military companies, whistleblower protections, and mandatory employment eligibility verification. Offerors must certify their socioeconomic status—such as small business, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or EDWOSB—and provide UEI and CAGE codes if claiming eligibility for set-asides or supplying covered defense telecommunications equipment. A deviation clause (2026-O0038) applies to multiple clauses related to combating human trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, and hazardous material handling, indicating a unified regulatory override. No contract value is specified, as pricing details are not provided in Section B, implying award will be based on responsive quotes under a price-driven, potentially LPTA-type process. The contracting officer is Courtney Minor,