BUSHING, SLEEVE

The contract calls for the procurement of 108 units of a BUSHING, SLEEVE with NSN 3120-01-162-7943, designated as a critical application item requiring manufacturing through casting or forging, with specialized tooling typically involved that the government does not possess. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by R or I numbers, and the item must be produced in strict compliance with multiple detailed drawings and specifications, including TDP Rev A Gen 5 and several reference drawings dated between 1989 and 2024. The manufacturer’s inspection system must meet at least ISO 9001:2015 standards, with acceptance and inspection conducted at origin, and packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and DLA-specific packaging requirements including palletization per RP001, with QUP:001 as the unit pack quantity. Delivery is due 188 days after receipt of order, with a required ship date of February 18, 2027, though conflicting FOB instructions exist with some sections requiring FOB destination and others mandating FOB origin offers. The solicitation prohibits the use of additive manufacturing and disqualifies any offer incorporating AM-produced components. Offerors must hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and have completed required DLA training to access export-controlled technical data, which is subject to ITAR or EAR and cannot be disclosed to foreign persons without authorization. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certification by a C3PAO is required, and the contractor must comply with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171. A Safety Data Sheet must be submitted prior to award, or the offeror will be deemed nonresponsible. The Berry Amendment and Buy American Act apply, and only small business concerns, including eligible WOSB and EDWOSB joint ventures, may claim relevant preferences, with HUBZone price evaluation preferences available to certified vendors. All submissions must be made via the DIBBS system by August 13, 2026, and payments must be processed electronically through WAWF; fast pay does not apply. The contract also mandates compliance with