66--GAGE ASSEMBLY,ACCUM

This contract is for the procurement of 55 units of the Gage Assembly, Accumulator Charging, identified as an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Critical Application Item. Due to its critical nature, this is a restricted source procurement requiring engineering source approval from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst. The contractor must adhere to strict quality standards, including SAE AS9100 requirements, and provide specific documentation such as First Article Testing Reports, Production Test and Inspection Reports, and Certificates of Quality Compliance. Key technical requirements include mandatory serialization for both parts and packaging to ensure full traceability, with a prohibition on re-branding that obscures original OEM markings. The contract strictly prohibits the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and the intentional addition of mercury. All items must be marked according to MIL-STD-129 and delivered to DLA Distribution Cherry Point within 730 days after order. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin.