DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR CONDITIONING-HEATING, A

The contract is for the procurement of 40 units of Duct Assembly, Air Conditioning-Heating, A, identified by NSN 1660-00-221-1176, under an indefinite-quantity, firm fixed-price arrangement with a guaranteed minimum of 10 units per delivery order and a maximum of 40 units per order. Delivery is required within 350 days after receipt of order, and inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with the government retaining full authority to reject nonconforming items. The contract mandates strict compliance with DLA packaging standards, including ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and marking, with specific requirements to display “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock,” the contract number, and lot/item number on all packaging. Export control provisions apply due to technical data subject to ITAR or EAR regulations, restricting access to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed DLA training, and authorized access. Quality assurance requires implementation of ISO 9001:2015 and flowdown to subcontractors, with zero non-conformance criteria enforced and inspection governed by MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ standards. Cybersecurity obligations include full adherence to NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and FedRAMP Moderate baseline compliance for cloud services, with mandatory reporting of cyber incidents within 72 hours. Payment must be submitted electronically via WAWF using approved document types, and past performance, including SPRS assessments, historical quality, and delivery compliance, is a key evaluation factor alongside price in a best-value trade-off approach. The solicitation requires full compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses covering prompt payment, subcontractor restrictions, anti-kickback procedures, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on certain foreign entities and unethical practices. Offerors must have a current UEI and CAGE code, provide accurate size status via SAM.gov, and comply with all electronic submission protocols through DIBBS and EDI standards, with proposals due by August 26, 2026.