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SPE4A4-26-T-0106Federal

Submission Closed05/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 336510

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N0016426RGW20-PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS-PSC 2220- NAICS 336510

Solicitation # N0016426RGW20

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Solicitation # SPE4A6-27-T-5596

Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-5596 is a fixed-price requirement issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of four acoustic couplers, identified by NSN 2240-01-722-0125. The contract specifies a delivery timeframe of 159 days after the order, with a need ship date of April 6, 2027, and an original required delivery date of December 25, 2027. Shipping is designated as FOB Origin, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. This procurement is not a small business set-aside, though it utilizes the HUBZone price evaluation preference. Technical compliance is mandatory, with specific references to Northrop Grumman and Electric Boat part numbers. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with palletization following DLA requirement RP001. Offerors must comply with the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and cybersecurity standards under DFARS 252.204-7012. Invoicing and payment are to be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system.

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Railcar and Locomotive Wheel/Axle SupplyThis subcontract for the Virginia Railway Express involves the supply of new, certified forged steel axles and wheels for passenger railcars and locomotives. The selected provider will manufacture components that strictly adhere to AAR Specifications M-101 and M-107, ensuring all items are delivered FOB destination to prime contractors working on VRE rail projects. Key compliance requirements include the provision of detailed material certifications and strict adherence to Buy America regulations for any procurements exceeding 150,000 dollars. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 336510, with a response deadline set for November 17, 2026.

Virginia Railway Express

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AI Contract Overview

The contract pertains to the procurement of an Acoustic Coupler, identified by NSN 2240017220125 and part numbers H443-011-H-72 and 1G07217-G02, with a total quantity of 16 units. Delivery is required FOB origin within 127 days, with the original required delivery date set for May 22, 2026, and a need ship date of January 12, 2026. All technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes other standards. Sampling must comply with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 using zero-defect acceptance unless otherwise specified, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Unit identification is not required per the service customer’s request, and DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies. Packaging must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements, using MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with hazardous material following TQ requirement IP025 and non-hazardous material complying with ASTM D3951 unless overridden by DLA requirements. Palletization must conform to RP001. All items are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. The contract includes a strict zero variance in quantity and is issued under solicitation SPE4A4-26-T-0106.

General Info

Procurement of 16 acoustic couplers, delivery by January 12, 2026, strict DLA packaging compliance.

Agency

Department Of Defense → SUPPLIER OPER SUPPLIER SPT DIV

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Place of Performance

2083 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

SPE4A4-26-T-0106.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 4

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineMay 12

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Submission Closed

05/12/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → SUPPLIER OPER SUPPLIER SPT DIV

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → SUPPLIER OPER SUPPLIER SPT DIV

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Full Description

COUPLER ACOUSTIC
COUPLER ACOUSTIC
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.
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
Item Unique Identification is not required by request of the Service customer. DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies.
SAMPLING:
THE SAMPLING METHOD SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-1916 OR ASQ
H1331, TABLE 1 OR A COMPARABLE ZERO BASED SAMPLING PLAN UNLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED BY THE CONTRACT. IF THE APPLICABLE DRAWING, SPECIFICATION,
STANDARD, OR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION (QAP) SPECIFIES CRITICAL, MAJOR
AND/OR MINOR ATTRIBUTES, THEY SHALL BE ASSIGNED VERIFICAITON LEVELS OF
VII, IV AND II OR AQLS OF 0.1, 1.0 AND 4.0 RESPECTIVELY. UNSPECIFIED
ATTRIBUTES SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS MAJOR UNLESS SAMPLING PLANS ARE
SPECIFIED IN APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. FOR MIL-STD-1916, THE MANUFACTURER
MAY USE THE ATTRIBUTE OR VARIABLE INSPECTION METHOD AT THEIR OPTION OR
PER THE CONTRACT. MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 MAY BE USED TO SET SAMPLE LOT
SIZE, BUT ACCEPTANCE WOULD BE ZERO NON-CONFORMANCES IN THE SAMPLE LOT
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT.
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION 96169 P/N H443-011-H-72
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION 31442 P/N 1G07217-G02
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE.
0001 7012983137 0001 EA 16.000
NSN/MATERIAL:2240017220125
DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0127
DELIVER FOB: ORIGIN
SPE4A4-26-T-0106
SECTION B
PR: 7012983137 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA-QUP:001
IF MATERIAL IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS IAW FED-STD-313,
PACKAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TQ REQUIREMENT IP025.
IF THE MATERIAL IS NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FED-STD-313, THE MATERIAL SHALL BE COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ASTM D3951.
All DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over ASTM D3951. Mark and label all packaging and packing in accordance with MIL-STD-129. The Unit of Issue (U/I) and Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP) will be as specified in the contract/purchase order. PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
W25G1U
W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION
DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY
2083 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002
US
FOR TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FOR FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE
C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
W25G1U
W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION
DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY
2083 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002
US
Need Ship Date:01/12/2026 Original Required Delivery Date:05/22/2026
SPE4A4-26-T-0106 NSN/Part Number: 2240-01-722-0125 Quantity: 16 EA Purchase Request: 7012983137QTY: 16 Delivery: 127 days ADO