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The contract is for the procurement of four units of a Buffer Mechanism Assembly, a precision defense component requiring manufacturing from carbon and alloy steel per strict specifications including ASTM A311/A311M, ASTM A108, and ASTM A322. Production must conform to source-controlled drawings and qualified lists, with no use of merchant or free-machining steels permitted. The item is subject to rigorous technical and quality controls outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and manufacturing must adhere to SAE AS9003 or tailored ISO 9001 inspection systems. First article testing and inspection and acceptance at the manufacturer’s origin by the DCMA QAR are mandatory, with no alternative inspection points allowed. The component requires full traceability through IUID marking per MIL-STD-130, packaging in compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, and special marking per SPI AM125577113 Revision C. Export control restrictions under ITAR or EAR apply to associated technical data, with access limited to contractors holding JCP certification, having completed required DLA training, and receiving explicit approval. The solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS 332994, with automated award likely for compliant, cost-effective bids. Delivery is due within 283 days after award, with FOB Origin terms requiring performance and inspection at the contractor’s facility in Texarkana, TX. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory, and all hazardous materials must be identified with proper SDS submissions and labeled in accordance with OSHA and MIL-STD-129. Contractors must also comply with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity requirements, safeguarding covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, and provide accurate UEI and CAGE codes with verified small business status. Radioactive materials, if any, must be disclosed in advance with isotopic and activity details, and ocean shipments require U.S.-flag vessel use unless a waiver is granted. All proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by the July 27, 2026 deadline.
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10TH STREET AND K AVENUE, TEXARKANA, TX, 75507-5000, USASet-Aside
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BUFFER MECHANISM AS
Casting/forging may be required to manufacture this NSN and tooling is typically involved. The government may not have this special tooling. For sourcing, tooling, materials or other information, please submit a Casting and Forging Assistance Request at either https://www.dla.mil/Aviation/Offers/Engineering/Forging-and-Casting/ or Land & Maritime Supply Chains DSCC.cast.forge@dla.mil. RD005: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO)
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RD001: DEMILITARIZATION: SMALL ARMS WEAPONS AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
(CATEGORY I MUNITIONS LIST ITEMS, CATEGORY I-DODM 4160.28-VOL.3)
RD002, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION APPLIES
RD005: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT HAVE A SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENT
RQ001: TAILORED HIGHER LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(MANUFACTURERS AND NON-MANUFACTURERS)
RQ002: CONFIGURATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (DEVIATION OR WAIVER)
RQ009: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE AT ORIGIN
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
RQ016: COMPONENT QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LISTS (QPL)/QUALIFIED MANUFACTURERS
LISTS (QML). THIS ITEM CONTAINS ONE OR MORE COMPONENTS DEFINED BY A
SPECIFICATION(S) WITH AN ASSOCIATED QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST (QPL) OR
QUALIFIED MANUFACTURERS LIST (QML). QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN
PROCUREMENT NOTE H02 "COMPONENT QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST (QPL)/QUALIFIED
MANUFACTURERS LIST (QML)" APPLY.
RQ032: EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA
SPE7L1-26-T-841H
SECTION B
This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. NSN/Part Number: 0001S00000053 Quantity: 4 EA Purchase Request: 7017316076QTY - See Solicitation Delivery: 283 days ADO
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