DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR CONDITIONING-HEATING, A

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-738L is a total small business set-aside issued by DLA Aviation for the procurement of five air conditioning-heating duct assemblies, identified by NSN 1660-01-015-7847. The requirement specifies a need ship date of March 8, 2027, with an original required delivery date of November 4, 2027, and a delivery period of 166 days. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Technical requirements designate this as a critical application item with hardness as a critical characteristic. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-130 and BAC 5307 for part marking, including the National Stock Number and specific CAGE codes. Due to the fragile, thin-walled nature of the duct body, the contractor must provide a custom-engineered support fixture, such as a rigid cradle or high-density foam blocks, to ensure zero load is placed on the body during transport. Quality assurance requires sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and the manufacturer's system must comply with ISO 9001:2015. Additionally, the contractor must meet CMMC Level 2 self-assessment requirements and comply with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.