CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

The contract involves the procurement of two bushings, sleeves, identified by NSN 3120015087523, with a delivery deadline 223 days after award and performance located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item is designated as a critical application component and must be manufactured exclusively from DELRIN AF DE588 material per the specified drawing NR 53711 6937441, Revision A. No foreign manufacturers are permitted, and the contract incorporates stringent domestic sourcing requirements under the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act. A mandatory first article test is required for one unit, with testing conducted at the contractor’s facility and acceptance occurring at the destination; formal test documentation must be submitted within 30 calendar days of contract award, and Government approval is required before production proceeds. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation, wrapping, and container standards, with mercury and mercury compounds explicitly prohibited. All items must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, as this order is designated as a DO-rated priority for national defense. The contract imposes robust cybersecurity and data protection protocols, requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 for third-party assessors. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons—even within the U.S.—and limiting access to contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA export control training, and formal authorization. Contracting parties must maintain active SAM registration, comply with employment eligibility verification, human trafficking prevention, equal opportunity, and sustainable procurement mandates, and submit accurate safety data sheets for any hazardous materials. Payment processing is mandated through WAWF, requiring contractor registration and electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin with zero non-conformances required for critical attributes, evaluated under strict AQL standards. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside, though HUBZone small businesses may receive a price evaluation preference, and proposals must be submitted via DIBBS prior to the May 28, 2026 deadline under the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 104, with deviation clauses applicable across