DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR C

The contract solicits three units of DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR C with National Stock Number 1660-01-689-7574 under solicitation number SPE4A5-26-T-195C, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division. Performance is required at the DLA Distribution DSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with delivery due 159 days after award, corresponding to a need ship date of November 15, 2026. Offers must be submitted with FOB Origin pricing despite the general delivery term being FOB Destination, as this solicitation falls under the First Destination Transportation program designed to streamline government-arranged transportation. The purchase is not a small business set-aside, but offerors must complete all applicable socioeconomic representations including small business, WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone status in SAM. The contract requires full compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, mandating domestic sourcing of materials. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions effective at the solicitation or award date controlling, and all packaging must meet MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with DLA standards taking precedence. Item marking and identification follow RQ017 requirements, though Item Unique Identification is not required per customer request. Contractors must adhere to stringent cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171 assessed under DFARS 252.240-7997 (Deviation 2026-O0025) and CMMC Level 2 certification, requiring either a self-assessment or third-party assessment by a certified C3PAO. Export control of technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR restrictions, limiting access exclusively to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA training, and explicit authorization. Quality assurance mandates a manufacturer’s inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003, with non-tailored ISO 9001:2015 requirements applying to all suppliers. Sampling and acceptance adhere to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required for acceptance and critical, major, and minor attributes assigned AQLs