BRACKET, STRUCTURAL

The contract solicits two structural brackets for aircraft use, identified by NSN 1560-01-448-5326, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-362N with a 22-day ADO delivery requirement and a scheduled need ship date of June 14, 2026. Performance is to occur at the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania, with FOB destination terms applying, though quotes must be submitted based on FOB origin for the First Destination Transportation program. Technical compliance is driven by multiple referenced drawings, including revisions dated as recently as January 2026, and mandates adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes commercial packaging standards like ASTM D3951. The item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting technical data disclosure to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed training, and DLA authorization. Quality assurance requires the manufacturer’s inspection system to meet ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent, with inspection and acceptance conducted at origin under FAR 52.246-2, using zero-based sampling or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with defined AQL levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, with hazardous materials governed by FED-STD-313 and IP025, and labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 unless regulated by specific federal acts. All invoicing and delivery documentation must be submitted electronically through WAWF, requiring contractors to be registered in SAM and WAWF. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, and non-domestic sourcing must be explicitly declared. Cybersecurity compliance is enforced via DFARS 252.240-7997 for NIST SP 800-171 requirements and FAR 52.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, with CMMC Level 2 certification required for third-party assessors. Contractors must maintain valid SAM representations for size status, socioeconomic designations, and exclusion status, and certify compliance with anti-trafficking, whistleblower protections, whistleblower rights disclosure, and prohibitions on mandatory arbitration agreements. The solicitation is not a small business