BEAM, DOOR STEP

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-790E is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by DLA Aviation for the procurement of eight door step beams, identified by NSN 1560-01-085-7870. The requirement includes a First Article Test (FAT) with a 180-day delivery lead time, and the final required delivery date is August 12, 2028. Delivery is set as FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. To be eligible for award, offerors must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and authorization from the DLA controlling authority to access export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR regulations. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and packaging standards, requiring a manufacturer inspection system that complies with ISO 9001:2015 and packaging and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and RP001. Hazardous materials must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard. Evaluation factors include a price preference for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns, and the government will not evaluate offers utilizing additive manufacturing. Payment and invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The solicitation also incorporates various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and DFARS requirements for safeguarding covered defense information.