10--ADAPTER,BARREL,MACHINE GUN

This solicitation is for the procurement of 379 machine gun barrel adapters (NSN 1005-01-033-3900), designated as critical gun parts with unique requirements. The effort is a total small business set-aside issued by DLA Land and Maritime, with a delivery timeline of 502 days after order. Due to the nature of the hardware, the item is classified as a defense article subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Arms Export Control Act, requiring manufacturers to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Additionally, the project involves a restricted technical data package from Colt Industries and FN Herstal, necessitating strict non-disclosure and data destruction compliance. Quality assurance is stringent, requiring First Article Testing (FAT) of five units and potential Product Verification Testing (PVT) prior to shipment acceptance. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, conducted by the DCMA QAR at the manufacturer's facility. Technical specifications include adherence to drawing 11826001 and ANSI-Y14.5M, with specific requirements for phosphate coating and the prohibition of ozone-depleting chemicals and mercury. Contractors must meet CMMC Level 2 certification and maintain quality systems compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, and all invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.