16--CYLINDER AND PISTON ASSEMBLY,LANDING

The contract is for the procurement of 40 Cylinder and Piston Assemblies, identified by NSN 1620-01-623-9220 and part number 70250-13167-043, for use in landing gear systems under a firm-fixed-price indefinite quantity contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation through solicitation SPE4A7-26-R-0681. Delivery is required within 138 days after receipt of order, with acceptance and inspection occurring at the contractor’s origin, governed by RQ009. Technical and quality requirements are dictated by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes ASTM D3951; packaging and labeling must comply with DLA’s RP001 and MIL-STD-129, ensuring proper bar-coding, unit of issue identification, and bare item marking per RQ017. The item incorporates technical data subject to ITAR and EAR export controls under RQ032 and DFARS 252.225-7048, limiting access to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed DLA export training, and formal authorization. Compliance with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity standards is mandatory, and all contractors must upload certification to the SPRS portal. The contract is DPAS-rated, requiring priority performance over commercial orders, and must adhere to FAA type certification standards, including DART system documentation uploads. The Buy American and Specialty Metals restrictions apply, alongside requirements for sustainable products, veteran employment reporting, paid sick leave, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. All proposals must be submitted via sealed bid by August 24, 2026, with evaluation heavily prioritizing past performance—particularly SPRS assessments, historical quality, and on-time delivery—over cost, with award based on best value trade-off rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Payment will be processed exclusively through WAWF, and contractors must maintain current SAM registrations with valid UEI and CAGE codes, while also disclosing compliance with telecommunications prohibitions and restrictions on inverted domestic corporations. No unit pricing is provided, making the contract value contingent on future order volume within the $0 to $899,999.99 ceiling, with minimum order size of 10 units and maximum of 40 units per order.