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The contract outlines the procurement of four units of a forward PAD assembly under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-40B6, with a delivery requirement of 711 days after contract award. Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the applicable revision determined by the solicitation issue date for large acquisitions or the award date for simplified acquisitions. The item is subject to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 requirements, mandating either a self-assessment or certification by an approved third-party assessment organization. Packaging must comply with DLA standards, and inspection and acceptance occur at the supplier’s origin. Government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies, and bare items must be physically marked per RQ017. Although Item Unique Identification is not required per the service customer’s request, DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) still applies. Technical data associated with this item is controlled under ITAR or EAR regulations, and its export—including disclosure to foreign nationals in the U.S.—requires prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce. Access to this controlled data is restricted to contractors approved under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, who have completed mandatory DLA training and received explicit authorization. The place of performance is Robins AFB, Georgia, and all solicitations are managed by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC Commodities Division, with primary contact Bryan Distin.