REGULATOR, VEHICLE WINDOW

The contract pertains to the procurement of vehicle window regulators for use on 5-ton and 10-ton military vehicles, identified by NSN 2540006930603, with a total quantity of 10 units to be delivered FOB origin. The contract includes a mandatory First Article Test (FAT) requirement for one unit, with no separate pricing assigned, and the FAT may be waived without financial consequence. All items must adhere to stringent military specifications including MIL-DTL-16232, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with special packaging governed by SPI #AK06930603 Revision H. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and sampling follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified; critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. Design tolerances and material substitutions are explicitly permitted for specific part numbers and drawings, including approved alternatives for grease, arm pins, springs, and surface finishes such as phosphate or zinc plating per ASTM B633, while solid film lubricant is prohibited. The use of ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly forbidden, and hexavalent chromium is prohibited under DFARS clauses. Contractors must comply with cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171, cyber incident reporting within 72 hours, and safeguarding covered defense information, with mandatory self-assessments submitted in the Supplier Performance Risk System. Trade compliance is enforced through prohibitions on Chinese telecommunications equipment and export-controlled items, and DFARS 252.225-7008, 7009, and 7010 apply due to specialty metal content. Configuration changes require formal Engineering Change Proposal approval, and previously tested items may be accepted with certification of conformance if no design or process changes occurred. Delivery is due within 261 days, with all shipments to be sent to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, TX, and payment must be processed via WAWF. The Contracting Officer’s representative is Anna-Rachelle Betts, and offerors must represent their small business status, UEI, and CAGE