53--BRACKET,MOUNTING

The contract is for the procurement of 13 mounting brackets identified by NSN 5340-00-133-8107, issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-842C as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332510. The item is to be manufactured using a metal casting process requiring specialized tooling, with sourcing and technical support available through DLA’s Aviation, Land & Maritime Supply Chains. Delivery is due 237 days after award to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB Origin terms requiring the contractor to assume all transportation costs to the designated destination. The contract mandates strict compliance with DLA packaging standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, MIL-STD-130N for Unique Item Identification and barcoding, and RP001 for palletization, while prohibiting the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and requiring adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements which supersedes any conflicting specifications. The item contains components governed by Qualified Products or Manufacturers Lists, necessitating qualification compliance as outlined in procurement note H02. The contract imposes comprehensive cybersecurity and export control obligations, including mandatory CMMC Level 2 certification for the contractor or its third-party assessor and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information as defined by RD002. All technical data associated with the item is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, restricting disclosure to foreign persons without prior authorization, and access is limited to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed DOD training, and DLA approval. Hazardous materials must be labeled and documented per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and FED-STD-313, with pre-award submission of hazard labels and Material Safety Data Sheets required. Ocean transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted, and pre- and post-shipment notifications to MARAD are mandatory. Invoices must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and the contractor must affirm compliance with whistleblower protections, restrictions on former DoD official compensation, and employment eligibility verification. All proposals must be submitted through DIBBS by the deadline, and while no pricing data is provided, the award may be made using automated systems, with price being a significant factor under this small business-focused procurement.