WASHER, FLAT

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-09EK seeks 8,169 units of a hardened flat metal washer identified by NSN 5310-00-809-9514, with delivery required within 72 days of award to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List, including adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for shipment marking, and MIL-STD-130N paragraph 4.1.b(2) for bare item identification, which mandates Machine Readable Information such as a Data Matrix barcode in addition to manufacturer logo, lot number, and material markings. The product is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 and restricting access to only those contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed training on handling defense-controlled technical data, and formal DLA authorization. Packaging must meet DLA-specific standards using Code BL unit containers and Code ED intermediate containers with 100 pieces each, under dry storage conditions with no special preservation materials required. Compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable product sourcing, hazardous material labeling per OSHA HazCom, and electronic invoicing via WAWF. The contract incorporates DFARS clauses related to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessments, subcontracting for commercial items, safety issue reporting, transportation by sea, whistleblower protections, and controlled information handling. Offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, certify their small business status if applicable, and respond through the DIBBS portal by the deadline of August 4, 2026. FOB Origin terms apply, and final acceptance occurs at the destination facility after government inspection using MIL-STD-1916 sampling criteria with strict AQL thresholds for critical, major, and minor attributes. Pricing details are not provided, and the contract type remains to be determined by the contracting officer, though the solicitation suggests a simplified acquisition. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors and implementation of controls under the deviation-included NIST SP 800-171 assessment clause.