COMPENSATOR

The contract solicitation seeks the procurement of 18 compensators, identified by NSN 5805-01-026-1442 and part number 9900224-003 from Eaton Aerospace, LLC, classified as a critical application item. Delivery is required 165 days after order, with a need ship date of February 2, 2027, and FOB Origin shipping terms under the First Destination Transportation program to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The solicitation, issued under SPE7M4-26-T-326L, requires all offers to be submitted via the DIBBS portal by August 20, 2026. No technical data is currently available; alternate offerors must provide a complete data package including specifications for both the approved and alternate parts for evaluation. Additive manufacturing is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized, and any offer containing AM-produced items will be disqualified. Compliance with DLA’s packaging and marking requirements is mandatory, adhering to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with palletization and hazardous material labeling governed by RP001 and 29 CFR 1910.1200, respectively. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are banned unless exempted for specific functional uses. The contract incorporates stringent cybersecurity and data protection clauses, including Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (252.204-7012), NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements (with deviation), and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Payment must be processed through Wide Area Workflow, and contractors are required to maintain current representations in SAM, including small business status and employment eligibility verification. The Berry Amendment and Buy American Act apply, with DPAS DX/DO ratings in effect, requiring adherence to national defense prioritization. All proposals must certify compliance with restrictions on trafficking in persons, forced labor, and the use of hexavalent chromium, and must not include items sourced from Communist Chinese military companies. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-2, and failure to meet any pass/fail gate or regulatory requirement will result in disqualification.