25--CLUTCH ASSEMBLY,FRI

The contract solicitation under number SPE7L4-26-T-5846 seeks nine units of a friction clutch assembly, identified by NSN 2520-00-426-5294, with delivery required within 20 days of award at FOB Origin terms to a final destination in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336350 and is governed by the Defense Logistics Agency, with submissions mandated through the DIBBS electronic portal by the August 10, 2026 deadline. The item is source-controlled, meaning only approved suppliers listed on the referenced drawing are currently qualified, though other vendors may seek approval through the cognizant design activity for future consideration. Technical and quality requirements are drawn from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with compliance enforced via referenced standards such as MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding. Preservation must follow method 20 (clean and dry), with no cushioning material and specific wrap and container codes. The contract prohibits ozone-depleting chemicals and mandates that all substitute chemicals be approved unless explicitly authorized by specification. Export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR regulations applies, restricting disclosure to foreign persons and requiring contractors to hold JCP certification, complete DLA training, and obtain authorization prior to accessing or handling such data. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 and related cybersecurity clauses including 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997 is required, along with adherence to NIST SP 800-171 assessment mandates. Hazard communication standards (29 CFR 1910.1200) apply for labeling, and hexavalent chromium and toxic materials are strictly prohibited under specific DFARS clauses. Payment must be processed electronically via WAWF, and the contract includes clauses ensuring small business subcontractor payments, employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable product usage, and safeguarding government information systems. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the government retaining responsibility for verifying conformity. All offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, self-certify as a small business, and disclose any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract also