WASHER, LOCK

The contract pertains to the procurement of one washer, lock with National Stock Number 5310012519735 and part number 9157798-52, sourced under solicitation SPE4A0-26-T-3120 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command. Delivery is required within five days of order placement to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under FOB origin terms, meaning the contractor bears responsibility for delivery to the point of origin while the government assumes all transit costs and risks thereafter. The item must be packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951, though all requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements—including RP001 for palletization and RQ017 for physical identification—take precedence. Packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129, which mandates proper marking, labeling, and inclusion of 2D Data Matrix barcodes, and all items must be shipped via traceable freight methods excluding parcel post. The contract specifies zero tolerance for non-conformances during inspection, requiring sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with any unspecified attributes treated as major and verified at AQL 1.0. Acceptance occurs at the destination, with the government retaining full inspection authority. Compliance with federal acquisition regulations is mandatory, including clauses on small business representation, hazardous material labeling in accordance with OSHA standards, cybersecurity safeguards under NIST SP 800-171, anti-trafficking policies, and electronic invoicing via WAWF. The contract includes Alternate I of FAR 52.216-1, indicating a firm-fixed-price type, though the exact classification remains subject to final determination by the contracting officer. Offerors must hold valid UEI and CAGE codes, represent their small business status accurately under NAICS 332722, and disclose socioeconomic certifications if applicable. Special requirements include adherence to DFARS 252.223-7001 for hazard communication, submission of Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials, and full compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all other standards. The solicitation is evaluated under a potential automated award process, with price competitiveness being a primary consideration alongside technical acceptability, and awards may include HUBZone price