1680: REEL, SHOULDER HARNESS, INERTIA LOCK/40A, UH-60

The contract involves the procurement of 67 units of a specific life support component, the REEL, SHOULDER HARNESS, INERTIA LOCK (NSN 1680-01-537-2665) used on the UH-60 helicopter. This purchase will be executed as a modification to an existing contract (SPM4A7-12-C-0035) under a Firm Fixed Price Definite Quantity arrangement. The equipment must be delivered to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, within 212 days after receipt of the order, with FOB origin terms and acceptance at origin. The solicitation is unrestricted to business size, conducted under full and open competition guidelines, and the approved manufacturer is Martin Baker America Inc. As the item is classified as a critical life support application, it requires stringent inspection standards beyond normal procedures. The government does not provide related specifications, plans, or drawings with the procurement. Evaluation will consider factors including automated best value determinations and past performance records. The solicitation documentation is accessible exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at the specified government portal from the issue date, with no paper copies available. Contract specialists and officers have been designated to oversee the procurement process and provide assistance.