ADAPTER, TOWBAR, VEHICULAR

This contract specifies the procurement of a steel towbar adapter for vehicular use, manufactured via forging, with tooling required for production. The item is identified by NSN 2540-01-440-4979 with a quantity of 42 units and a delivery deadline of 150 days after award. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with sampling protocols mandated to align with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, using zero-defect acceptance criteria and specified verification levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. Quality compliance is enforced through Certificate of Conformance procedures unless overridden by a Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction, and inspections may occur at the manufacturer’s facility. The product is prohibited from containing Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, and any substitute materials must be pre-approved. Export control restrictions apply due to the presence of technical data subject to ITAR or EAR, requiring prior government authorization for any foreign disclosure or transfer, and access is limited to contractors with JCP certification, completed DLA export training, and formal approval. Packaging must comply with DLA standards, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies. Manufacturing and sourcing inquiries should be directed to DLA’s Aviation or Land and Maritime Supply Chains. The solicitation, issued under SPE7L4-26-T-5844, has a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and performance location is New Cumberland, PA.