WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY,

The contract calls for the supply of 10 units of a single-leg wire rope assembly made from improved plow steel, uncoated, with a diameter of 3/4 inch, each end formed into a loop with an inner perimeter of 43 inches and a total length of 40 feet bearing to bearing surface. Seizing must comply with paragraph 3.4.1.1 and may be accomplished using either strand or wire at the contractor’s discretion, all in accordance with MIL-DTL-3903G Revision G dated 05/05/2025. The NSN for the item is 4010002745030, and delivery is required within five days of award, with an original required delivery date of May 28, 2026. Shipment must be made by the fastest traceable means, and parcel post is strictly prohibited. Delivery is FOB origin, with freight destined to USNS THURGOOD MARSHALL T-AO 211 at Dock 5, San Diego, CA, while the parcel post address is an alternative point of contact for administrative purposes. The contract mandates compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, with specific preservation methods designated as QUP 001, preservation method 10, cleaning/drying code 1, and use of unit and intermediate containers coded E5 with a pack code of U. Marking must strictly follow MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required, and all packaging and preservation materials must exclude mercury or mercury compounds, as prohibited under IP056. Sampling procedures must adhere to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with zero non-conformances accepted unless otherwise specified, and unspecified attributes are treated as major with an AQL of 1.0. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2. Contractor personnel must be informed of whistleblower rights, and the contractor must comply with NIST SP 800-171 requirements under a deviation, as well as the prohibitions against trafficking in persons under FAR 52.222-50. The Berry Amendment and Buy American Act apply, mandating domestic sourcing under threshold conditions, and all submissions must be made through the DIBBS portal by June 8, 2026.