CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR

The contract is for a hydraulic accumulator cylinder identified by NSN 1650-00-307-6064, issued as a solicitation under contract number SPE4A7-26-R-X980 by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Aviation Supplier Operations division, with a total estimated value capped at $349,999.99. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333995, with responses due by August 9, 2026, and a delivery schedule of 158 days ADO for the single item quantity specified. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery contract with a five-year base period and no options, allowing for multiple orders of between 10 and 60 units per order, with an estimated annual demand of 40 units. The item is subject to strict export control requirements under ITAR or EAR, with technical data restricted to contractors holding a US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, having completed DLA’s export-controlled data training and questionnaire, and being formally approved by DLA. Compliance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 is mandatory for packaging, labeling, and bare item marking, while packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, conducted by the Government under FAR 52.246-2, with quality management systems required to meet ISO 9001:2015. The contract imposes extensive compliance obligations including DFARS 252.225-7048 for export-controlled data, FAR 52.222-54 for employment eligibility verification, and clauses addressing cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, paid sick leave, diversity and inclusion, hazardous materials, child labor, and whistleblower protections. Special requirements include the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating, prohibition of certain confidentiality agreements, mandatory executive compensation reporting, and requirements to inform employees of whistleblower rights. All submissions must be made electronically via the DIBBS portal, and invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow with electronic vouchers or invoices based on contract line type. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off between past performance and cost, with past performance significantly weighted and includingSupplier Performance Risk System assessments, historical quality records, and delivery compliance