10--LOADER,GUN

This contract is for the procurement of 84 units of a critical gun loader part, identified as a defense article subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Arms Export Control Act. Manufacturers must be registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and adhere to strict export controls regarding technical data. The item requires specific manufacturing standards, including a preference for manganese coating over zinc and the use of a metal casting process. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1 Method 33 with specific preservatives and containers. Quality assurance is rigorous, requiring First Article Testing and Product Verification Testing, with inspections conducted by the DCMA QAR at the manufacturer's facility. The contract mandates compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and CMMC Level 2 certification. Certificates of Conformance are not authorized, and all process procedures must be approved by the Post Award Contracting Officer. Delivery is set for 370 days after order, and the solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.