COUPLING, SHAFT, RIGI

The contract solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-329C is for the procurement of 30 rigid shaft couplings, part number 317090, with NSN 3010004981433, supplied by Eaton Aerospace LLC, CAGE 62983. The item is designated as a critical application item and must be delivered FOB origin to DLA Distribution Depot Hill at Hill AFB, Utah, with a required delivery date of September 12, 2027, corresponding to a 164-day delivery window from the award date. The contract includes zero variance in quantity, destination inspection and acceptance, and mandates compliance with a comprehensive set of technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, which supersedes all other standards including ASTM D3951 for packaging. Quality assurance protocols require sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with zero non-conformances permitted unless otherwise specified, and the manufacturer must maintain an ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality system. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, while NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements apply under deviation authority. Packaging and labeling must strictly follow MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, with unit packaging set to QUP 001 and palletization as specified. Hazardous materials, if present, require compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and pre-award submission of hazard labels, while radioactivity thresholds trigger additional marking under MIL-STD-129. The solicitation is evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where technical compliance serves as a pass/fail criterion and price determines award among qualified offerors. Offerors must be registered in SAM, possess a valid UEI and CAGE code, and represent their small business status under applicable socioeconomic categories including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB. Additively manufactured components are prohibited without prior approval. Electronic submissions via DIBBS are mandatory by August 21, 2026, with invoice processing through WAWF and remittance to be