DIAPHRAGM, SPECIAL

The contract involves the procurement of 47 units of a DIAPHRAGM, SPECIAL, specifically a bonded diaphragm assembly with NSN 2915-01-292-1600, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-599D issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through its ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. The delivery deadline is set at 164 days after award, with the goods to be shipped to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin warehouse in Tracy, CA. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export control under either ITAR or EAR, and its disclosure to foreign persons—regardless of location—is strictly prohibited without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, in alignment with DFARS 252.225-7048. Access to this controlled data is limited to contractors who hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed required DLA training on export-controlled technical data, and have received formal approval from DLA authorities. The item must comply with stringent technical standards including MIL-STD-130N for Unique Item Identification using Data Matrix barcodes, MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage marking—including hazardous and radioactive material labeling—MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation under cold/dry conditions, and SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 for quality assurance systems. Full manufacturing traceability is required, with submission of a complete technical data package, evidence of production in quantity, and validation of inspection and testing procedures per MIL-STD-1916 and FAR 52.246-2, with government inspection and acceptance occurring at origin. The contract mandates adherence to cybersecurity requirements through NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment and CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessment organizations involved, while also incorporating clauses related to combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, hazardous material safety data, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and whistleblower protections. Offerors must be registered in SAM, provide their UEI and CAGE code, and declare their small business status and socioeconomic designations, including for any joint ventures under WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone programs. All proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by August 5, 2026