BRACKET, STRUCTURAL

The contract involves the procurement of four structural brackets with NSN 1560-01-658-8756 under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-394T, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. Delivery is required within 142 days ADO, with a need ship date of October 18, 2026, and FOB Origin terms apply, with performance and delivery directed to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 336413 and is not a small business set-aside, though HUBZone small business concerns may receive a price evaluation preference. Offers must comply with strict pass/fail gates, including adherence to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and an absolute prohibition on the use of additive manufacturing for item production, rendering any such proposals ineligible. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, with mandatory compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048; access is restricted to DLA contractors who hold JCP certification, have completed required training, and received explicit approval from DLA. Contractor responsibilities include compliance with rigorous cybersecurity requirements outlined in FAR 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements under deviation 2026-O0025, along with safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under FAR 52.246-2, with sampling protocols mandated by MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans and attribute-specific verification levels for critical, major, and minor characteristics. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous items, and TQ IP025 if hazardous under FED-STD-313, with hazardous materials requiring labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Payment processing must be completed via Wide Area Workflow using cost vouchers or invoice and receiving reports as specified, with DoDAAC details to be determined upon award. Additional compliance obligations include adherence to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, avoidance of prohibited telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-70