CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of a source-controlled steering column shaft with manufacturer part number 4102091 and CAGE code 0LB15, supplied by Douglas Autotech Corp and JTEKT Column Systems North America, governed by a referenced drawing system with multiple revisions spanning from 2008 to 2024. The item is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which override any conflicting specifications, including those related to packaging and materials. Compliance is mandatory with regulations prohibiting the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and requiring approved substitute chemicals to be submitted for review. The product must conform to tailored quality requirements including Qualified Products Lists and Qualified Manufacturers Lists, with configuration change management strictly enforced through Engineering Change Proposal procedures. Sampling and inspection protocols are defined by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and attributes are classified with strict verification levels. Packaging must adhere to DLA standards, including MIL-STD-129 labeling and ASTM D3951 commercial packaging for non-hazardous items, with palletization compliant with RP001. The item is to be delivered FOB origin with no variance allowed in quantity, inspection and acceptance occurring at origin, and is required to be shipped to the DLA New Cumberland facility by March 24, 2027, with a contract delivery deadline of May 19, 2027. A separate first article test line item is included requiring one unit to be submitted for government evaluation, with no separate charge assumed unless explicitly quoted, and failure to meet FAT requirements may invalidate the offer. The unit of issue is each, with a total order quantity of 34 units priced at $34.00 each, under contract number SPE7L4-26-T-5553.