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This contract specifies requirements for the manufacture and delivery of shipping and storage containers under solicitation SPRPA126RVB77, with primary emphasis on rigorous quality control, material standards, and manufacturing procedures. The container must be fabricated from aluminum in strict accordance with Container Research Corporation drawing number 05259-612E001, latest revision, and all referenced specifications, including MIL-STD-130 for Unique Identification (UID) marking in data matrix format on a nameplate. The UID must be procured from NAVICP, and compliance with MIL-STD-2073 for packaging is required. Welding processes must adhere to MIL-W-22248 Class 4 for aluminum, with specific filler materials (4043 for 6061 alloy, 5356 or 5556 for 5000 series), and welders must be qualified under MIL-STD-1595A. Surface preparation demands chemical deoxidization with approved acid solutions no more than 10 days prior to welding (reduced to 3 days under outdoor exposure), followed by mechanical cleaning using approved methods only. All welds must be inspected visually with 5X magnification where necessary, and critical welds may require dye penetrant testing. Desiccant must be included per cubic foot of interior volume per MIL-D-3464 Type II, and cadmium plating is prohibited—replaced by zinc-nickel alloy finish per ASTM B841. The contract mandates a First Article Test (FAT), requiring the contractor to submit one unit within 120 calendar days to a designated government facility for dimensional, functional, leak, and drop testing. The FAT includes a 18-inch free fall test, pneumatic pressure leakage verification, form and fit evaluation, and compliance verification with drawing 612E001. The contractor bears all costs related to FAT submission, testing, repairs, and shipping, with government testing estimated at $12,000. Approved FAT units may be counted as production items only if undamaged and approved by the QAR. Suppliers must certify that production occurs in the same facility as the FAT unit. Waivers to FAT are available only to vendors with identical prior deliveries within three years, using the same processes and facilities, and must be accompanied by dual pricing. 100% production leak testing is required for every unit using Federal Test Method

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Acquisition of flight-critical part requiring strict engineering approval and proprietary source qualification.

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Department Of Defense → Pa DLA Aviation At PhiladelphiaView Agency

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332439 - Other Metal Container ManufacturingView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Pa DLA Aviation At Philadelphia
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OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA
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ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)|19|||||||||||||||||||| HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT|8||||||||| STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)|1|| WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)|16|invoice and receiving report (combo)||TBD|TBD|TBD|TBD|TBD|TBD||||||||| MANDATORY USE OF WORKFLOW PRO (WFP) MOD ASSIST MODULE|1|| VALUE ENGINEERING (JUN 2020)|3|||| INTEGRITY OF UNIT PRICES (NOV 2021)|1|| EQUAL OPPORTUITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026)|4||||| TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (OCT 2024)|2||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC (FEB 2024)|11|||||||||||| LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--HIGH-VALUE ITEMS (FEB 1997)|1|| NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEV 2026-O0037)(FEB 2026)|1|| SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (CLASS DEVIATION 2026-O0025)(FEB 2026)|7|||||||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024))|5|||||| BUY AMERICAN--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024)|1|| ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0043)(FEB 2026))|13|||||||||||||| ROYALTY INFORMATION (APR 1984)|1|| NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ANDENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008))|2||| ONLY ONE OFFER (DEVIATION 2026-O0048)(MAR 2026)|1|| THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO EXTEND THIS SOLICITATION TO 11 AUG 2026 TO PROMOTE COMPETITION. \ This item requires engineering source approval by the design activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. If you have not manufactured this item before for DLA Aviation Philadelphia and want to become an approved source of supply, please contact the buyer to inquire about Source Approval Request procedures. 100% SBSA 1. SCOPE 1.1 Due to the critical use of this item and its quality history, a pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for all new manufacturers. For all previous sources, a post-award conference may be recommended. 1.2 Container shell material is ;aluminum; . 1.3 When discrepancies exist between these requirements and those on current manufacturer's drawings,contact code ;Buyer on Page One; or code N241.10 1.4 Articles to be furnished hereunder shall be manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with ;Container Research Corporation; drawing number ( ;05259; ) ;612E001; , Revision ;latest; and all details and specifications referenced therein. 1.5 Unless expressly provided for elsewhere in this clause, equipment such as fixtures, jigs, dies, patterns, mylars, special tooling, test equipment, or any other manufacturing aid required for the manufacture and/or testing of the subject item(s) will not be provided by the Government or any other source and is the sole responsibility of the contractor. The foregoing applies notwithstanding any reference to such equipment or the furnishing thereof that may be contained in any drawing or referenced specification. 1.6 If MIL-STD-454 is referenced in the drawings or in the specification, the contractor is expected to show compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS DRAWING DATA=STD-147 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=STD-224 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=STD-225 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=STD-228 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=STD-230 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=STD-251 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=STD-278 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=13C057 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=13C058 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=13C060 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=13D056 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=15930 |80132| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=17D043 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=17D058 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=20D002 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=612C007 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=612D005 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=612D006 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=612E001 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=612E002 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=612E003 |05259| | |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=612E004 |05259| | |D| | | | DOCUMENT REF DATA=MIL-I-45208 | | |A |810724|A| 1| | 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 One third (1/3) unit of desiccant (MIL-D-3464, Type II nondusting) per cubic foot of container interior volume shall be placed in desiccant holder of each container at time of shipment. 3.2 Reference to Cadmium plating shall be deleted and the following substituted: "Finish shall be electrodeposited alkaline Zinc-Nickel Alloy in accordance with ASTM B 841 Class 1, Type B, Grade 3." - P The shock mount listed in the drawing package (whether identified as sole source, recommended, or suggested) has been tested and approved for the shock mitigation system of this container. No other shock mount may be substituted without written permission of Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia unless an alternate is specifically indentified in this contract. ;No other mount; is an approved alternate mount. 3.3 WELDING. (Aluminum). Proper controls shall be used to prevent melt through or burn through. Welder qualification shall be to MIL-STD-1595A. Filler for welding 6061 alloy shall be 4043. Filler for welding 5000 series alloys to themselves or to 6061 shall be 5356 or 5556. Welding and weld inspection shall be in accordance with MIL-W-22248, Class 4, except that: (A) visual inspection shall include 5X (5 power) magnification when a suspect condition is to be examined beyond the capability of normal vision. (B) critical and major welds may be subjected to further non-destructive testing (such as dye penetrant inspection) as prescribed by the buying activity. 3.4 WORK INSTRUCTIONS. Work instructions shall be posted at the operator's work station giving procedures to control the welding process, i.e., filler material, weld size, electrical and gas characteristics, including flow rate. 3.5 MATERIALS AND MATERIALS CONTROL. The quality program shall assure that the materials used in fabrication or processing, i.e., base metals and weld filler material, conform to the applicable physical, chemical and other technical requirements (supplier's certification is sufficient). 3.6 CONTROLS. Weld filler materials shall be clearly identified and segregated from each other both when in storage and at the work station. Work station environment shall be controlled to prevent conditions adverse to proper gas shielding. 3.7 CLEANING. Parts to be welded shall be chemically cleaned to remove surface soils such as oils, waxes, grease, inks, etc. except that uninhibited alkaline solutions such as sodium hydroxide shall NOT be used. 3.8 DEOXIDIZING. The cleaned parts shall be chemically deoxidized NO MORE THAN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO WELDING to remove thick surface oxide films. (If the material or work is exposed to an outdoor environment, this time limit shall be reduced to a maximum of 3 days, to account for atmospheric effects.) Mechanical cleaning methods shall be applied just prior to the actual start of welding, to remove any reoxidation or residual thin oxide films. 3.8.1 CHEMICAL TREATMENT. An acid deoxidizing treatment shall be applied by either immersion or brushing/wiping. Deoxidizers acceptable for use shall include nitric acid, sulfuric chromic, phosphoric chromic, or equivalent solutions. Sodium hydroxide solutions shall not be used. Care shall be taken to assure 100% solution coverage of the area to be welded. To allow an adequately sized deoxidized area for good welding, the solution shall be applied to an area extending at least 2 inches from the weld site, or ending at any closer adjacent edge. 3.8.2 MECHANICAL MEANS. Immediately prior to welding, mechanical cleaning methods shall be applied to the weld areas previously chemically treated to assure removal of residual or reformed oxides, if any. Acceptable methods of mechanical cleaning include stainless steel wire brushing, scraping, filing, or sanding. However, abrasives containing iron and its oxides, steel wool and wire, and copper alloy based wire, which may become embedded with galvanically active metals and accelerate corrosion of aluminum alloys shall NOT be used. Mechanical methods shall be vigorous enough to adequately remove any residual oxide films, but gentle enough to avoid forming an excessively rough surface in the comparatively soft metal underneath. 3.9 At faying surfaces, discontinuous welds, or other areas where atmospheric liquids may be retained by capillary action, the crevice shall be sealed using Sealing Compound MIL-S-81733 or equivalent. All containers must be affixed with a nameplate that includes a Unique Identification (UID) marking as referenced in the drawing package Drawing ;(80132) 15930; and IAW Mil-STD-130 latest revision. The contractor shall contact NAVICP code ;CONTACT BUYER ON PAGE 1; or code 0771.10 for the alphanumeric sequential serial number group that makes up part of the UID. The UIDwill be included on the nameplate in data matrix format. When a First Article is required, the contractor shall submit a paper copy of the drawings (size 11" X 17"), contracts and approved ECP's ECO's, deviations waivers, and modifications in the records recepticle or inside the container submitted for the First Article. 3.10 Welding and welder qualifications shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1 for steel, AWS D1.2 or MIL-W-22248,Class 4 for aluminum, AWS D1.3 for sheet steel and AWS D1.6 for stainless steel. Proper controls shall be used to prevent melt through or burn through. For aluminum, filler for welding 6061 alloy shall be 4043: filler for welding 5000 series alloys to themselves or to 6061 shall be 5356 or 5556. In addition,welding and weld inspection shall include: (1) Visual inspection shall include 5X (5power) magnification when a suspect condition is to be examined beyond the capability of normal vision. (2) Critical and major welds may be subjected to further non destructive testing (such as dye penetrant inspection)as prescribed by the buying activity. (3) Proper documentation shall be available for review by Government personnel. 3.11 WORK INSTRUCTIONS. Work instructions shall be posted at theoperator's work station giving procedures to control the welding process, i.e., filler material, weld size, electrical and gas characteristics, including flow rate. 3.12 MATERIALS AND MATERIALS CONTROL. The quality program shall assure that the materials used in fabrication or processing, i.e., base metals and weld filler material, be inspected and conform to the applicable physical, chemical and other technical requirements (supplier's certification is sufficient). 3.13 CONTROLS. Weld filler materials shall be clearly identified and segregated from each other both when in storage and at the work station. Work station environment shall be controlled to prevent conditions adverse to proper gas shielding. 3.14 CLEANING. Parts to be welded shall be cleaned to remove surface soils such as oils, waxes, grease, inks, etc. except that uninhibited alkaline solutions such as sodium hydroxide shall NOT be used. 3.15 DEOXIDIZING. The cleaned parts shall be chemically deoxidized NO MORE THAN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO WELDING to remove thick surface oxide films. (If the material or work is exposed to an outdoor environment, this time limit shall be reduced to a maximum of 3 days, to account for atmospheric effects.) Mechanical cleaning methods shall be applied just prior to the actual start of welding, to remove any reoxidation or residual thin oxide films. 3.15.1 CHEMICAL TREATMENT. An acid deoxidizing treatment shall be applied by either immersion or brushing/wiping. Deoxidizers acceptable for use shall include nitric acid, sulfuric chromic, phosphoric chromic, or equivalent solutions. Sodium hydroxide solutions shall not be used. Care shall be taken to assure 100% solution coverage of the area to be welded. To allow an adequately sized deoxidized area for good welding, the solution shall be applied to an area extending at least 2 inches from the weld site, or ending at any closer adjacent edge. 3.15.2 MECHANICAL MEANS. Immediately prior to welding, mechanical cleaning methods shall be applied to the weld areas previously chemically treated to assure removal of residual or reformed oxides, if any. Acceptable methods of mechanical cleaning include stainless steel wire brushing, scraping, filing, or sanding. However, abrasives containing iron and its oxides, steel wool and wire, and copper alloy based wire, which may become embedded with galvanically active metals and accelerate corrosion of aluminum alloys shall NOT be used. Mechanical methods shall be vigorous enough to adequately remove any residual oxide films, but gentle enough to avoid forming an excessively rough surface in the comparatively soft metal underneath. Contact code ;Buyer on Page One; or code N241.10 to arrange for First Article Test location Welding and welder qualifications shall meet current AWS D1.2 standards. Additionally, cleaning preperations shall be in accordance with MIL-C-5541 and the cleaning paragraph located in the welding requirements section of the contract 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE ALL COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE FIRST ARTICLE TEST SUBMISSION CONTAINER SHIPMENT TO AND FROM THE FIRST ARTICLE TEST FACILITY ARE TO BE BORNE BY THE CONTRACTOR 4.1 100% PRODUCTION LEAK TEST. Each container, uninstrumented and without dummy load, shall be raised to a height of 18 inches and allowed to fall freely to a concrete or similarly hard surface, landing flat on its base. The container shall then be prepared for testing by sealing all breathing devices and inserting suitable pressurized fittings and gauges. The container shall be closed and sealed in a normal manner. The pneumatic-pressure technique of method 5009 of Federal Test Method Standard No. 101C shall be used to detect leakage. An initial pressure setting equal to 1.0 + 0.1 - 0 PSIG shall be used. After stabilization, pressure shall be monitored for thirty minutes. Any loss in pressure in excess of 0.05 PSIG (adjusted for changes in temperature and barometric pressure) shall be cause for rejection. WARNING Container may explode or fasteners may fail during test. Use protective barriers to avoid injury to personnel. 4.2 PAINTING OF CONTAINER INTERIOR STEEL SURFACES. Steel surfaces (excluding stainless steel) shall be cleaned and pretreated for painting in accordance with TT-C-490 (salt spray test requirements excluded). Paint coating shall consist of 2 coats of primer in accordance with MIL-P-53022, MIL-P-53030, TT-P-664, or MIL-E-52891B. The total paint thickness shall be 1.5 mils (0.015 inches) minimum. To comply with ozone depleting substance regulation, whenever cleaning in accordance with TT-C-490 is required, the use of Trichlorethylene (MIL-T-81533) is deleted. 4.3 The tests to be performed under the First Article approval clause (FAR 52.209-4) of the contract are listed below. 4.3.1 Dimensional test (special) ;to drawing (05259) 612E001 and sub-drawings is applicable; 4.3.2 Requirements of: ;to drawing (05259) 612E001 and sub-drawings is applicable; 4.3.3 Form: ;applies; 4.3.4 Fit: ;applies; 4.3.5 Function ;per 100% production leak test; 4.3.6 Compliance with drawing ( ;05259; ) ;612E001; , Revision ;latest; and specifications referenced therein. 4.4 In addition to the above tests, the First Article(s) to be delivered hereunder shall also be subjected to those tests which will demonstrate that the article(s) comply with contract requirements requirements. 4.5 The contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary parts and repair of the First Article Sample(s) during testing. 4.6 The cost of the Government testing effort set forth in this solicitation is estimated to be $ ;12,000; for the first article testing. This cost factor will be added, for solicitation purposes, to the price of all offerors for whom the government will require such testing. 4.7 Disposition of FAT samples 4.7.1 ;zero; Sample(s) shall not be returned to the contractor because they shall be destroyed during testing. 4.7.2 ;all; Unless otherwise provided for in the contract, sample(s) shall be returned to the contractor and may be considered as production items under the contract provided the sample(s) can be refurbished to ready for issue condition and provided the sample(s) have inspection approval from the cognizant DCMC QAR. Sample(s) may be shipped as production items only after all other units required under the contract have been produced and are ready for shipment. ;N/A; Sample(s) shall be returned to the contractor but shall not be considered as production due. 4.8 Test Sample Coating Instructions 4.8.1 Samples are to be unpainted. Corrosive areas are to be coated with a light preservative.This paragraph does NOT apply to shipping containers. 4.9 FAT Approval Criteria 4.9.1 FAR 52.209-4 applies (A) The contractors shall deliver ;one(1); ; unit(s) of the following CAGE ( ;05259; ; ) Part Number ;612E001; ; , Revision ;latest; ; within ;120; ; calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at ;Contact Buyer on Page OneLakehurst, NJ 08733 NSWC Indian Head Division, Detachment Picatinny Building 458, Whittemore Ave. Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000; ; Marking of test sample(s) shipping container shall be as follows, citing this contract number: "FOR FIRST ARTICLE TESTING. NOT RFI MATERIAL. DO NOT TAKE UP IN STOCK CONTRACT NUMBER:____________" For First Article Test, the shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and lot/item identification. The characteristics that the First Article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract. (B) Upon shipment of First Article sample(s), two (2) copies of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DD Form 250) bearing the QAR's signature and indication of preliminary inspection shall be forwarded to the NAVICP- Philadelphia code cited in Block 10.a of SF33, with duplicate copies to NAVICP code 072 and to the designated test facility. The envelopes shall be clearly marked: "DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM". Within ;60; ; days after receipt of the samples, the test site shall complete testing/evaluation and submit two (2) copies of their test report with conclusions and recommendations to the NAVICP code cited in Block 10.a of the SF33. (C) Within ;60; ; calendar days after the Government receives the First Article, the contracting officer shall notify the contractor, in writing, of the approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the First Article. The notice of approval, conditional approval, or disapproval shall not relieve the contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for disapproval. (D) If the First Article is disapproved, the contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional First Article for testing. After each request, the contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the First Article or select another First Article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The contractor shall furnish any additional First Article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall act on this First Article within the time limit specified in paragraph (B) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests. (E) If the contractor fails to deliver any First Article on time, or the contracting officer disapproves any First Article, the contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the default clause of this contract (F) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the contractor - (1) May deliver the approved First Article as part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing: and (2) Shall remove and dispose of any First Article from the Government test facility at the contractors expense. (G) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (B) or (C) above the contracting officer shall, upon timely written request from the contractor, equitably adjust under the changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay. (H) The contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the First Article during any First Article test. (I) Before First Article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the contractor. Before First Article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government (J) The contractor shall produce both the First Article and the production quantity at the same facility and shall submit a certification to this effect with each First Article. (K) The contractor shall provide specific written notification to the procuring contracting officer informing him/her of the shipment of any article(s) furnished in accordance with this clause. Such notification must be addressed to the attention of the NAVICP code specified in Block 10.a of the SF33, with copies to NAVICP code 072 and to the testing activity. Failure to provide such notification shall excuse the Government from any delay in performing First Article Testing and informing the contractor of the results thereof. (L) Fourteen (14) days prior to shipment of First Article Samples, the contractor shall notify the designated test facility in writing of the anticipated shipping date, with an information copy to the PCO, NAVICP Philadelphia, Attn: (Cite code found in Block 10.a of the SF33). The contractor shall also arrange for preliminary inspection of test samples by the DCMC/QAR. 4.10 Alternate Offers - Waiver of First Article Approval Requirements. (The following provisions supersede any waiver of First Article Approval Requirements terms set forth in clause 52.209-3 or 52.209-4 as appropriate) (A) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the Naval Inventory Control Point reserves the right to waive the First Article Approval Requirements specified herein for offerors who have previously furnished identical production articles accepted by the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer/Prime Manufacturer. An offeror requesting waiver of First Article Requirements shall submit evidence with its offer establishing that: (I) the last production unit was delivered within three (3) years of the issue date of this solicitation, and (II) the production location to be used for this requirement is the same as used for the previous production run Additionally, the offeror shall submit a certification, to be executed by the officer or employee for the offer, stating that: (I) the articles to be provided will be produced using the same facilities, processes, sequences of operations and approved subcontractors as those previously delivered and accepted by the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer/Prime Manufacturer, and (II) the previous production units were manufactured without Material Review Board disposition or waiver/deviation request or rejection of pre-production samples for cause. (NOTE: This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.) (B) Offerors requesting waiver of First Article Approval Requirements under the provisions of this clause are cautioned to submit two prices for articles required herein - one that is based on compliance with the First Article Approval Requirements and one that is based on a waiver of such requirements. Where an offeror submits only one price and fails to clearly state that the price is based on waiver of the First Article Approval Requirements it will be deemed to be based on compliance with the First Article Approval Requirements (C) In the event of the First Article Approval Requirement is granted, the delivery schedule for the production items shall be reduced by the number of days designated for delivery of First Article Test unit plus the number of calendar days indicated for the government notification of conditional approval or approval. These requirements are specified in the quality assurance section of this solicitation. If the offeror is unable to meet the desired schedule, he shall insert below the alternate delivery schedule he offers to the government. Offeror's Proposed Alternate Delivery Schedule (Based on Waiver of First Article Approval Requirements) Within Days: Item No. _______________ Quantity:_______ After Date of Contract:__________ First Article Testing (FAT) performed by the designated test facility shall include: - A visual and dimensional inspection performed in accordance with drawing package (0529) 612E001. - Initial Leak Test: An air pressure fitting shall be installed in place of oneof the container's inspection ports. The container shall be pressurized to 1.00 +/- 0.05 psig. Allow the container to stabilize for 30 minutes. After the stabilization period, the pressure shall be monitored for 30 minute. Any pressure loss in excess of 0.05 psi shall be cause for rejection. - 18-inch Free Fall Drop Test: The loaded container shall be raised to a heightof 18 inches in a horizontal attitude. It shall be released from a drop hook, free falling flat on the base to an unyielding surface. Any cracked welds, deformation, or damage to the container shall be cause for rejection. - Final Leak Test: This test to be performed in the same manner as previously described in "Initial leak Test" paragraph above. - Form and Fit Check (actual item): The end-item shall be placed in the container using the installation instructions provided. Any inadequacies, fit issues or interferences shall be noted and recorded. The government is responsible to provide an item to perform the form and fit test. An item maybe shipped to the FAT facility location or, if the end-item cannot be moved,the FAT container may be shipped to an external location. NAVSUP WSS supply planner will be required to send Quantity: 1ea of item (NIIN:01-444-4320) or equivalent (F condition is preferred) to the assigned First Article Test site upon request from N241 Engineering in order tocomplete First Article Testing in accordance with the terms of this contract.If item is unable to be sent to the test site, the container may be sent toitem location with proper coordination. NAVSUP Supply Planner should contactNAVSUP WSS N241 Engineering for test site Point of Contact. 5. PACKAGING- MIL-STD 2073 PACKAGING APPLIES AS FOUND ELSEWHERE IN THE SCHEDULE 6. NOTES - NOT APPLICABLE

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The contract specifies the procurement of a commercial item, a shim identified by part number 2664022-009 and NSN 5365012243742, with a quantity of three units to be delivered within five days of contract award. Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance points set at the destination, and no variance in quantity is permitted. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, with specific preparation methods and materials outlined, and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required. Palletization follows DLA packaging requirements, and shipment must be sent by the fastest traceable means, explicitly excluding parcel post. The delivery address is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with a designated receiving point and contact information provided for government logistics coordination. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R or I numbers, with revisions tied to the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. Sampling procedures follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively; unspecified attributes are treated as major. Zero non-conformances are required in sampling unless otherwise stated. Unit of issue is each (EA), and the item is not subject to Item Unique Identification under DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) due to service customer request. The solicitation number is SPE4A5-26-T-331R, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, and an original required delivery date of July 31, 2026. Contract administration and point of contact are managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division, with Jessica Baake as the primary liaison.
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CLAMP, LOOP
Solicitation # SPE7LX-26-U-9306
This contract under solicitation number SPE7LX-26-U-9306 is a Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of 10,043 units of a clamp and loop component identified by NSN 5340-01-516-6765 and part number AS21919WDG3, manufactured to the current revision of SAE AS21919D standard dated December 1, 2025. All items must comply with MIL-STD-130N for identification marking and be packaged strictly according to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, with marking following MIL-STD-129 and no special marking codes applied. Delivery is required FOB origin within 92 days of contract award, with no variance permitted in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. The contract explicitly prohibits the use or incorporation of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, overriding any conflicting specification requirements unless substituted chemicals are pre-approved. Configuration changes require formal engineering change proposals and variance requests. The item is designated as a critical application item, and the contractor must adhere to all applicable technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate under the Federal acquisition system, with full and open competition enabled by the WOSB set-aside designation. The unit of issue is each (EA), and pricing is based on a fixed unit price of $10,043.00 for the total estimated quantity. Packaging and shipping of hazardous materials, if applicable, follow IP025 guidelines. All hardware must be manufactured to the current revision of the governing standard, and past production to outdated revisions is only acceptable if it met the then-current standard at time of manufacture. The contract includes provisions for covered defense information and requires strict configuration control. The point of contact is Theodore Misiolek, and responses are due by August 20, 2026, with the solicitation issued on August 5, 2026. All requirements take effect based on the DLA Master List revision in force at the time of solicitation issuance, and no deviations are permitted without formal authorization.
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MODIFICATION KIT, SH
Solicitation # SPE8ED-26-T-1236
The contract pertains to the procurement of a Modification Kit, SH with NSN 8145-01-512-0910, issued under solicitation SPE8ED-26-T-1236 by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency. Three line items are specified: 18 units at $18.00 each, 1 unit at $2.00, and 30 units at $30.00, all with identical delivery terms requiring shipment within ten days FOB origin, with no quantity variance allowed. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination site. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, but all requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence, including mandatory labeling under MIL-STD-129 and palletization as prescribed by RP001. The units must be shipped by the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, and delivered to designated military facilities at Fort Benning, Georgia, with specific mark-for and freight shipping addresses provided for each line item. The contract emphasizes compliance with government standards for identification, documentation, and controlled handling, including RD003 provisions for Covered Defense Information, and incorporates referenced technical and quality mandates accessible via the DLA website. The original required delivery date is August 3, 2026, with the solicitation posted on August 5, 2026, and response due by August 17, 2026.
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NAICS: 333612
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COUPLING,SHAFT,RIGI
Solicitation # SPRPA126QRC42
This solicitation for a rigid shaft coupling under SPRPA126QRC42 is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities and requires government-approved sources only; proposals from unauthorized distributors or non-approved suppliers will be rejected outright. All submitted items must be newly manufactured with no refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials permitted. The acquisition involves FMS customer-owned spares that are never owned by the U.S. Government or entered into the DoD supply chain, exempting them from Item Unique Identification and Valuation requirements per NAVSUP WSS N2 guidance, though Critical Safety Items are subject to identification under DFARS 252.209-7010. Delivery is governed by FMS-specific shipping instructions and transportation by sea, with warranty provisions requiring 12 months of coverage and 45 days after discovery for claims. Buy American and related certification requirements apply, and contractors must comply with security prohibitions, equal opportunity mandates for veterans and workers with disabilities, and mandatory use of Workflow Pro Assist Module. Invoicing follows a combined invoice and receiving report format, and all offers must include proof of authorized distributive status from the approved manufacturer on official letterhead. Government source approval is mandatory, and technical data or drawings are not provided. Compliance with integrity of unit prices, value engineering, and contractor business systems is incorporated by reference, with inspections conducted at the source under Product Verification Testing provisions.
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28--VALVE,BLEED START
Solicitation # SPRPA126QYC95
The contract solicitation pertains to the procurement of 57 newly manufactured bleed start valves, identified by NSN 0R-2840-016666867-B8 and reference number 5146T31P01, with delivery terms set at FOB origin. This procurement is classified as an emergency acquisition under FAR 5.202(a)(2), which waives the synopsis requirement due to urgency, and is structured as a sole-source action under FAR 6.302-1. Only government-approved sources of supply are eligible for award; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired items are unacceptable. Distributors must provide an authorized distributor letter on the approved source’s official letterhead at the time of proposal submission. The item is flight-critical and requires government source approval prior to award, as the technical data necessary for full and open competition is either inadequate or exclusively held by the approved source, and the qualification of a new supplier would delay delivery beyond operational needs. Offerors must comply with DFARS clauses 252.209-7010 for Critical Safety Item identification and 252.242-7005 for Contractor Business Systems, along with DLAD clause 46.292 for product verification testing at the source. To be considered, all offerors must submit complete documentation as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Source Approval Information Brochures, either detailing their experience producing identical or similar items or demonstrating capability if the item is new to their production line. Those with pending source approval requests at NAVSUP WSS must include a copy of their submission cover letter. Failure to provide all required information renders a proposal technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of September 21, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense, DLA Aviation office in Philadelphia. Proposals received within 45 days of posting may be evaluated, and the Government retains full discretion to determine whether competition is warranted. The point of contact for all submissions and inquiries is Brett N. Duffey, with email and phone details provided for direct communication.
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58--TRANSMITTER, RADAR,
Solicitation # SPRPA126RXA69
The contract involves the procurement of a single unit of a radar transmitter, identified by NSN 7R-5841-015873027-P8, under solicitation number SPRPA126RXA69, with delivery specified FOB origin. Issued by the Department of Defense through Pa DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, this acquisition is conducted under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities, emphasizing the urgency and critical nature of the item. The contract strictly requires newly manufactured spare parts only, explicitly prohibiting refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials. This is a critical application item, necessitating that the source of the parts be approved by the design control activity to ensure quality, given the specialized engineering skills and manufacturing knowledge required. The approved source holds essential data rights and proprietary technical information, which are not economically transferable to the Government, maintaining the integrity and performance standards of the part. Any alternative suppliers must undergo a rigorous qualification process aligned with the design control activity’s procedures and must be approved by the cognizant Government engineering authority responsible for the part’s specific application. The response deadline for offers is March 30, 2026. The contract is managed from Philadelphia, PA, with Mary S. Lindsay as the primary point of contact for this solicitation. The emphasis on maintaining strict source approval and quality compliance highlights the critical role of this radar transmitter within defense operations and the necessity of adherence to established acquisition protocols under emergency provisions.
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28--BLADE,TURBINE ROTOR
Solicitation # SPRPA126QYC96
The contract solicitation is for 648 newly manufactured turbine rotor blades, NSN 0R-2840-016995266-B8, under emergency acquisition authorities with a waived synopsis due to urgency. All items must be newly manufactured with no acceptance of refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired components. Only government-approved sources are eligible for award, and any distributor must submit an authorized distributor letter on the approved source’s letterhead at time of proposal submission. The part is classified as flight critical and has an unstable design, with known performance issues and anticipated configurational changes that will render the current version obsolete. Due to these technical uncertainties and critical safety implications, Government source approval is mandatory prior to contract award, and only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must submit comprehensive documentation per NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochures for spares or repair, and failure to provide complete data will render an offer ineligible. The requirement is being handled under FAR 6.302-1 as a sole-source action due to limited competition eligibility. Proposals are due by September 21, 2026, and must be submitted to the designated point of contact; failure to meet source approval requirements may still allow award based on Fleet support needs if timely approval cannot be secured.
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28--BLADE,COMPRESSOR,AI
Solicitation # SPRPA126QYC98
This solicitation is for 16 newly manufactured compressor blades designated as NSN 0R-2840-017141020-B8 under emergency acquisition authority, with delivery terms FOB origin. The procurement is strictly limited to approved government sources due to the critical safety nature of the item, which is flight critical and requires engineering source approval to ensure continued performance and quality. Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired components are expressly prohibited, and only suppliers previously vetted and approved by the Government may submit bids. Distributors must provide an authorized distributor letter on the approved source’s official letterhead at the time of proposal submission. The item is subject to DFARS Clause 252.209-7010 for Critical Safety Items and DLAD Clause 46.292 for product verification testing at the source. The Government retains exclusive access to proprietary technical data, manufacturing knowledge, and design control capabilities essential to the part’s integrity, which are not commercially available and cannot be replicated without the approved source’s expertise. Non-approved sources must submit comprehensive documentation per the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Source Approval Brochures—either for spares or repair—detailing experience with identical or similar items, and failure to provide this information will render proposals ineligible. Proposals must be received by September 21, 2026, and submission does not guarantee competition, as this procurement operates under FAR 6.302-1 as a sole-source action due to urgency and technical limitations. The contracting office is the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, with Brett Duffey as the primary point of contact.
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DEOL ASSY ATH SHORT
Solicitation # SPRPA126QZB41
This contract pertains to the procurement of a critical shipboard assembly, specifically the DEOL ASSY ATH SHORT, designated for use in aircraft launch and recovery systems where failure could result in loss of life, aircraft, or vital shipboard functions. The item is classified as critical material, mandating strict adherence to MIL-STD-130 for marking and compliance with drawing 3975AS1400, Revision A, along with all referenced specifications. Manufacturing and inspection must follow rigorous quality assurance protocols, including 100% inspection of critical characteristics under the direct surveillance of a DCMA Quality Assurance Representative. NDT methods such as magnetic particle and penetrant inspection are required, and all testing must be conducted by NADCAP-accredited or ISO 17025-certified laboratories. The contractor is solely responsible for providing all tooling, fixtures, and test equipment, and no government-furnished items are authorized. Compliance with Buy American and Fair Trade Agreements is required, and the contractor must submit associated certifications. The solicitation was issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities and is subject to additional federal requirements including mandatory use of Workflow Pro, veteran and disability equal opportunity provisions, and security exclusions. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073, and all deliverables are to be submitted by August 17, 2026, with performance located in Philadelphia, PA. The NAICS code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
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28--BLADE,TURBINE ROTOR
Solicitation # SPRPA126QYC97
The contract solicitation pertains to the procurement of 586 newly manufactured turbine rotor blades, identified by NSN 0R-2840-017141155-B8 and reference number 5144T23P02, to be delivered FOB origin. This is a single-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 due to the item’s flight-critical nature and insufficient technical data to support full and open competition, with only previously government-approved sources being solicited. Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired parts are strictly prohibited, and all offers must be for brand-new components. Offerors not currently approved sources must submit complete documentation per NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochures to demonstrate manufacturing capability, including technical data on similar items or proof of prior approval under review. Distributors must provide an authorized distributor letter on the approved source’s official letterhead at time of proposal submission. The acquisition is being conducted under emergency flexibility authority, waiving the standard synopsis requirement due to urgency. Government inspection and acceptance will occur at the manufacturer’s facility under DLAD clause 46.292, and the contract incorporates DFARS clauses 252.209-7010 for Critical Safety Item identification and potentially 252.242-7005 regarding contractor business systems. The point of contact for all submissions is Brett N. Duffey of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Philadelphia, with proposals due by September 21, 2026. Any proposals lacking the required source approval documentation or failing to confirm prior submission of such data will be deemed technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. While the solicitation allows any responsible source to respond within 45 days, the government reserves full discretion to proceed without competition based on fleet support needs and timelines, and responses will be evaluated solely to determine if competitive procurement is feasible. No award will be delayed if source approval cannot be finalized in time to meet operational demands.
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81--SHIPPING AND STORAG
Solicitation # SPRPA126RVC31
The contract involves the procurement of 30 units of NSN 6K-8145-012622982-YX, with delivery terms specified as FOB origin, meaning the buyer assumes responsibility for the item once it leaves the supplier’s location. Engineering source approval is mandatory to ensure part quality, as only qualified sources possess the unique design capabilities, specialized engineering skills, and proprietary manufacturing or repair knowledge essential to maintaining performance standards. These approved sources hold exclusive data rights and technical information that are not economically accessible to the Government, making source restriction necessary. Any alternative supplier must undergo formal qualification through procedures approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity responsible for the part’s intended application, ensuring compliance with designated quality and technical requirements. This is a presolicitation notice issued under solicitation number SPRPA126RVC31, with a response deadline of September 2, 2026, and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, limiting eligibility to small businesses. The requirement is managed by the Department of Defense through the DLA Aviation office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the primary point of contact being Makayla Hauser of APAC.41. The part’s technical specifications and sourcing restrictions indicate a reliance on niche suppliers with established expertise, and the Government retains strict oversight over qualification processes to safeguard mission-critical performance and supply chain integrity.
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