CAP, CYLINDER

Solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-16L2 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime for 769 units of Cylinder Caps (NSN 1095-00-955-3203). This procurement is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside. The items are classified as critical gun parts with unique requirements, necessitating the use of 4130 or 4140 steel bar and specific heat treatment to 160-180k UTS. Delivery is required within 333 days after order, with a need ship date of March 23, 2027, and a final delivery date of March 1, 2028, shipping FOB Origin to Hill AFB, Utah. The contract mandates rigorous quality and security standards, including compliance with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 and CMMC Level 2 certification. A critical requirement is Government First Article Testing (FAT), requiring two exhibits, with the associated government testing cost of 5,103.00 dollars factored into the award evaluation. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin via DCMA QAR at the manufacturer's facility. Additionally, the items are subject to strict export controls under ITAR or EAR and must adhere to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Packaging must follow ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, and all invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.