53--BUMPER

The contract governs the procurement of a BUMPER and COWLING item under NSN 5340-01-219-7129 with a quantity of 155 units, issued as an indefinite-delivery contract with a minimum guarantee of 23 units and a maximum contract value of $350,000 per order. The solicitation, identified as SPE7L1-26-U-0469, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413, with proposals due by August 3, 2026, and delivery required within 90 days after award on an FOB Origin basis. Technical and quality requirements are dictated by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including specifications for engineering change control, removal of government identifiers, and ISO 9001:2015 compliance for both manufacturers and non-manufacturers. A metal casting process is mandated for production, necessitating specialized tooling, with sourcing guidance directed through DLA’s Aviation and Land & Maritime Supply Chain teams. The item requires full compliance with MIL-STD-130N for Item Unique Identification using machine-readable Data Matrix barcodes, and packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with hazardous materials governed by FED-STD-313 and TQ Requirement IP025. Sampling is to be conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, using zero-based acceptance criteria, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II respectively. Technical data associated with the item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring contractors to hold JCP certification, complete DLA export control training, and receive approved access authority; DFARS 252.225-7048 applies. The contract includes compliance with cybersecurity requirements per NIST SP 800-171, mandatory use of WAWF for invoicing and payment, and adherence to equal opportunity, anti-trafficking, and whistleblower protection clauses. All deliveries are to be made to locations specified in the schedule, with government acceptance occurring at origin, and the contract is administered by the DLA Land and Maritime Supply Chain based in Columbus, Ohio.