DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR C

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-718Y is a total small business set-aside request for quotation issued by the DLA Aviation ASC for one air duct assembly, identified by NSN 1660-01-015-7847 and part number 204-18727-1. The requirement is for a critical application item that must be manufactured according to specific technical standards, including the use of BAC 5331 and ASME Y14.5, with a strict prohibition on unauthorized substitutions for hardness critical items. The original required delivery date is August 19, 2026, with delivery and acceptance occurring at the destination, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Shipping must be conducted via the fastest traceable means, and the use of parcel post is explicitly prohibited. The contract mandates rigorous quality and packaging standards, requiring a custom-designed engineered support fixture, such as a rigid cradle or high-density foam blocks, to ensure zero load is placed on the thin-walled body of the duct. Quality assurance must comply with ISO 9001:2015, and sampling shall follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Additionally, the provider must meet CMMC Level 2 self-assessment requirements and adhere to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and include specific data such as the National Stock Number and CAGE code. Invoicing and payment processing are to be handled electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.