CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, ACTUATING, LINEAR

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-877X, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, seeks the supply of 44 units of Cylinder Assembly, Actu, identified by NSN 3040-01-435-0999, with an additional requirement for a single First Article Test unit. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026, and requires electronic submission through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. Deliveries are to be made FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the contractor’s facility, consistent with FAR 52.246-2. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and DLA’s RP001 packaging standards, which define specific wrap, cushion, container, and packing codes. Each unit must be marked with the NSN, contract number, lot number, contractor and manufacturer CAGE codes, and part number, and labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard if hazardous materials are involved. Barcodes must use Code 39 or Code 128 for automated logistics scanning. The contract mandates adherence to the SAE AS9100 quality management system and includes a required First Article Test to validate conformance prior to full production. The contract incorporates extensive federal and defense acquisition regulatory clauses, including mandatory provisions related to combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards under 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 assessments, and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. It enforces the use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean shipments, requiring written waiver requests at least 45 days in advance and certification of vessel compliance on final invoices. Hazardous materials require submission of Safety Data Sheets and compliance with federal labeling laws, and these requirements flow down to all subcontractors. The contract uses Alternate I of FAR 52.216-1 for contract type definition and includes dual alternates for authorization and consent (Alt I and Alt II). It also mandates compliance with DFARS clauses governing compensation of former DoD officials, whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, and limitations on arbitration agreements. Invoicing must be conducted via Wide Area Work