SEAT, VEHICULAR

Solicitation SPE7L4-27-T-0986 is a small business set-aside request for quotations issued by the DLA Weapons Support LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament for the procurement of 27 vehicular seats, identified by NSN 2540-01-579-5750. The acquisition includes a mandatory First Article Test (FAT) requirement, with the resulting report due within 90 calendar days of the contract date. Delivery is specified as 90 days, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130, and utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for all invoicing and payment requests. Due to the nature of the technical data, this contract is subject to strict export controls under ITAR and EAR. To be eligible for award, offerors must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and be approved by the DLA controlling authority. The procurement also incorporates several critical regulatory requirements, including the Berry Amendment, the Buy American Act, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for cybersecurity safeguarding. Evaluation for award may include a price preference for certified HUBZone small business concerns, and the manufacturer's inspection system must comply with SAE AS9003 at a minimum.