BRACKET, NOSE GEAR BOX
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Solicitation SPE4A7-27-T-0980, issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div, is for the procurement of seven Nose Gear Box Brackets (NSN 1560-00-466-3217). This item is designated as a Navy Identified Critical Safety Item (CSI), requiring strict adherence to quality standards. Manufacturers must comply with SAE AS9100 or an equivalent quality management system, while dealers and distributors must adhere to AS9120. The contract specifies FOB Origin for delivery, inspection, and acceptance. The procurement includes a mandatory First Article Testing (FAT) process per FAR 52.209-4 and Alt I. The contractor must deliver two units for testing to the Fleet Readiness Center East in Cherry Point, NC, within 60 calendar days of the contract date, with the government providing a decision on approval within 120 days. Following FAT approval, Production Lot Testing (PLT) is required to validate quality conformance. The contractor must notify the contracting officer and Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) 14 days before presenting the production lot, from which the QAR will randomly select two samples for testing. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and RP001, with specific labeling required for hazardous materials and PLT samples. Invoicing and receiving reports are to be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. Quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by October 20, 2026.
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REC WHSE 57, TRACY, CA, 95304-5000, USASet-Aside
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‘OTHER EQUIVALENT' AND PROVIDE DETAILS OF CURRENT DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR
CERTIFICATION AND/OR ACCREDITATION.
Fast Pay does not apply to this solicitation
FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL – GOVERNMENT TESTING REQUIRED (FAR 52.209-4 AND
ALT I)
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DELIVER 2 UNIT(S) OF
LOT/ITEM 1560 / 4663217
WITHIN 60 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE OF
THIS CONTRACT TO THE GOVERNMENT AT THE LOCATION SPECIFIED BELOW FOR
FIRST ARTICLE TESTS.
N65923
FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST
RECEIVING OFFICER
BLDG 148, BAY C
BEACHEY ROAD
CHERRY POINT
NC
28533-5040
WITHIN 120 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE GOVERNMENT
RECEIVES THE FIRST ARTICLE, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER SHALL NOTIFY THE
CONTRACTOR, IN WRITING, OF THE CONDITIONAL APPROVAL, APPROVAL, OR
DISAPPROVAL OF THE FIRST ARTICLE.
DISPOSITION OF FAT UNITS IAW PARAGRAPH (e) OF FAR 52.209-3 OR 52.209-4.
Procurement Note E04: Production Lot Testing – Government (MAY 2020)
(1) The purpose of production lot testing (PLT) is to validate quality conformance of products. PLT is to be completed on the production lot(s) after First Article approval, when a first article is required. The contractor shall price the PLT CLIN to cover the cost of the approved samples that are consumed, destroyed or otherwise rendered unusable during testing.
(2) The contractor shall provide written notice to the contracting officer and the QAR at least fourteen (14) calendar days (or as otherwise specified in the contract) prior to the date when the contractor will present the production lot to the QAR for selection of PLT samples.
(3) The QAR will select 2 samples, at random from the production lot(s) produced. If the quantity stated in the previous sentence equals "ZZ", the contractor should use the appropriate sample size identified within the Technical Data Package or applicable Sample Plan provided by the Government. The contractor will seek approval of the sample size with the QAR.
SPE4A7-27-T-0980
SECTION A
(4) The contractor shall ship the PLT samples by traceable means to:
MCAS CHERRY POINT, NC N65923 FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST RECEIVING OFFICER
BLDG 148, BAY C BEACHEY ROAD CHERRY POINT NC 28533-5040
Shipment shall be marked “Production lot samples – do not post to stock”, contract and lot number. A copy of the DD250/IRAPT Receiving Report shall be placed on the exterior of the shipping container in accordance with MIL STD 129. Include the following interior documentation: DD Form 1222 and DD250/IRAPT receiving report signed by the QAR, copy of contract/order, copies of test reports showing actual results and tolerances specified in the technical data package, material and process certifications, process operations and inspection method sheets, copies of drawings used to manufacture the PLT sample (proper marking to assert proprietary or other rights to restrict public disclosure is the contractor’s responsibility), documents required under contract deliverables requirements list, a prepaid shipping label or document with the information required to return the PLT samples to the contractor at no cost to the Government.
(5) At time of shipment, copies of the signed DD Form 1222, DD250/IRAPT Receiving Report, transportation tracking information and information for return of the PLT samples shall be provided to the contracting officer. The Government testing time will be 90 test plus 120 NSN/Part Number: 1560-00-466-3217 Quantity: 7 EA Purchase Request: 7018671723QTY: 7 Delivery: 557 days ADO
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