Ball Screw, Assembly

This solicitation seeks bids for 88 units of a Ball Screw, Assembly identified by NSN 1005-01-190-3316 and manufacturer part number 12317178, under solicitation SPRDL1-26-R-0035 issued by DLA Land Warren, Department of Defense. The contract is a firm fixed-price supply contract with a DPAS rating of DOA4, and it is specifically set aside for small business concerns, including FPI/Unicor. Delivery is FOB destination to the DLA Distribution Red River facility in Texarkana, TX, with a split delivery schedule: seven units must be delivered as soon as possible after award, while the remaining 81 units follow the standard schedule. An optional quantity of 100% is available, and offerors must include pricing for the full option quantity in their submissions. A first article test and report is mandatory under FAR 52.209-3, and delivery schedules predicated on a FAT waiver will not be considered during evaluation. The procurement includes a mandatory reverse auction process, contingent on the contracting officer’s determination, requiring vendor registration and prior completion of online training via the DLA Procurex system. All contractors must comply with rigorous quality and packaging standards, including adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129 for preservation, packing, marking, and barcoding, with specific requirements for pallet dimensions, load stability, and hazardous material handling as per IATA, IMDG, and CFR regulations. Each unit must be uniquely marked and traceable, with heat-treated wood packaging conforming to International Plant Protection Convention standards. Quality assurance requires ISO 9001:2015 certification, excluding section 8.3, and this requirement must be flowed down to all relevant subcontractors dealing with critical or complex components. Inspection and acceptance must occur at origin, with prior coordination required with DCMA; failure to obtain acceptance there will result in rejection at destination at the contractor’s expense. Proposals are to be submitted via email no later than August 7, 2026, and must include current SAM representations and certifications, including compliance with DFARS clauses related to Buy American, boycott compliance, and defense telecommunications equipment. Contractors must meet all responsibility criteria under FAR 9.104, and failure to provide requested data or refuse a pre-award site visit will result in