BRAKE, ELECTRIC

This contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A5-26-R-0265 by the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division, seeks the procurement of 20 electric brakes, identified by NSN 6110-01-728-7884, with a delivery requirement of 137 days after award. The item is sourced from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, CAGE 78286, and is subject to stringent quality and technical standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all other standards including ASTM D3951. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001), with palletization conforming to specified guidelines, while unit of issue and quantity per unit pack are defined as QUP 001. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the Government retaining the right to reject non-conforming items and require correction at the contractor’s expense. A Certificate of Conformance may be authorized in lieu of source inspection if approved in writing by the Contract Administration Office, subject to submission with shipping documentation. The contract mandates full compliance with cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting of cyber incidents, with an additional CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment to be completed by the offeror. The FAR and DFARS clauses incorporate mandatory provisions related to acquisition integrity, payment, changes, termination, and contractor responsibilities—including Buy American Act compliance under Alternate II of 252.225-7001, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018, and requirements to register and maintain current representations in SAM, including disclosure of foreign ownership and authorization to perform. The procurement is a rated order under DPAS DO-C9, prioritizing timely performance. Evaluation for award will be based on best value, with past performance significantly weighted over price, and cost considered alongside item criticality, industrial base concerns, and historical delivery records. Offers must be submitted electronically via DIBBS using the mandatory Bulk Offer Entry Tool, with alternative submission methods including email, fax, or mail, all due by July 28, 2026. Payment processing will follow Wide Area Workflow procedures, with invoicing and receiving reports tied to DFARS Appendix F compliance. All