CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of 171 units of Face Plate Stowage identified by NSN 0001S00000053, with a separate line item for a First Article Test, requiring delivery to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania within 155 days after contract award. The contract is governed by strict technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements and mandates compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and bar-coding, including the use of 2D Data Matrix or Code 128 barcodes for tracking. All items must be preserved and packaged per contract or Technical Data Package specifications, with partial shipments clearly marked as “SHORT BOX” and positioned on top of pallets. Export control obligations apply due to technical data covered under ITAR or EAR, restricting access to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed training, and DLA authorization. The contractor must adhere to hazardous materials labeling requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129, and submit hazard labels for non-exempt materials prior to award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with the Government retaining authority over compliance verification. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing exclusively through WAWF, with payment processed via DoDAAC-designated offices. The contract type remains unspecified pending award, but it includes standardized FAR clauses addressing employment equity, trafficking in persons, eligibility verification, cybersecurity safeguards, and unenforceable obligations. Small business participation is encouraged, with potential HUBZone price evaluation preferences and mandatory socioeconomic representations. The solicitation mandates UEI and CAGE code submission, and any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment requires detailed disclosure. Proposals must be submitted via DIBBS by August 17, 2026, and must comply with the DLA Master Solicitation, though no explicit page limits are imposed. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 339113, and all contractual obligations are subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.