SHAFT, SHOULDERED

The contract involves the procurement of a single unit of a SHAFT, SHOULDERED item with a one-time First Article Test requirement, totaling a contract value of $77.000. Delivery is required within 378 days after award with FOB Origin terms, meaning the contractor is responsible for delivery to the origin point, after which the government assumes transportation responsibility. The item is subject to strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and bar-coding, including GS1-compliant machine-readable labels and hazard communication standards per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Technical and quality requirements are drawn from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specific provisions identified by R or I numbers, including restrictions on configuration changes and mandatory use of qualified products from QPL/QML lists. The item contains export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring prior authorization for any export, including disclosures to foreign nationals, and only contractors with approved DLA certification under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program and completed training may access the data. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin with a zero non-conformance acceptance criterion, and the contractor must conduct First Article Testing on a sample of five units with a 14-day advance notice and submit the report within 60 days. Compliance with DFARS clauses includes safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and toxic materials, and mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for any sea transportation. Contractors must provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, self-certify size and socioeconomic status if claiming small business status, and complete required representations for whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, employment verification, and sustainable products. Invoicing must occur via Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contracting officer will determine the final contract type. All submissions must be via the DIBBS portal by August 10, 2026, with no paper or email submissions permitted.