CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

This solicitation, issued by DLA Aviation under solicitation number SPE4A7-26-T-758Y, is a request for quotations for the procurement of 136 metal halide lamps. The contract is a fixed-price arrangement that includes a specific requirement for First Article Testing (FAT). The contractor is required to test one unit and submit a written First Article Test Report within 30 calendar days of the contract award, providing at least 14 days' written notice to the Contracting Officer and Quality Assurance Representative prior to shipment for testing. Quality management systems must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003, and sampling methods must adhere to standards such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The procurement is subject to stringent regulatory and security requirements. Technical data provided may be subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and completed DLA training to access such data. Cybersecurity compliance is mandatory, specifically referencing CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. Additionally, the contract incorporates the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and offerors must comply with regulations regarding combating trafficking in persons and the safeguarding of covered defense information. Deliveries are to be made FOB Origin to a destination in Phoenix, Arizona, with an original required delivery date of May 5, 2027. Quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS system no later than the close of business on September 25, 2026.