WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY,

The contract pertains to the procurement of 20 units of a wire rope assembly identified by NSN 4010-01-085-8604 under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-130T, with a delivery requirement of 171 days after award and FOB Origin terms. The item is subject to stringent export control under ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring that all access to technical data be restricted to contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, completion of DLA-specific export control training, and formal authorization from DLA. The packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-PRF-23199E, MIL-STD-129, and ISO/IEC 16388, with preservation elements left to manufacturer specification except for the prohibition of mercury compounds in packaging or preservation, except in limited functional applications such as batteries or sensors. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the contractor responsible for compliance with SAE AS9003 or tailored ISO 9001 quality systems, zero non-conformances required, and adherence to the QPL 83420 source qualification for wire rope. The contract mandates full compliance with DFARS cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1 implementation and reporting via the Supplier Performance Risk System, with assessment levels of Basic, Medium, or High determining compliance rigor. Hazardous materials must be properly labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, with an accompanying table and Material Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. The offeror must hold a current Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, be registered in SAM, and provide all socioeconomic representations including small business, HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, or SDVOSB status if applicable. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through WAWF using an Invoice and Receiving Report or Combo for fixed-price deliverables, with no payment information provided until award. The contracting officer will determine the final contract type, with offerors permitted to propose alternatives under 52.216-1 Alternate I. All submissions must be received via DIBBS by May 20, 2026, and performance will occur in Greensboro, NC, at the facility of Industries of the Blind Inc.