FILTER, UNION, AIRCRA

Offerors submitting quotes for this solicitation must comply with strict requirements regarding telecommunications equipment, domestic sourcing, and manufacturing processes. Contractors are prohibited from providing covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined by FAR 52.204-24 and DFARS 252.204-7016, and must affirmatively represent compliance with these restrictions. Domestic material restrictions under the Berry Amendment, Buy American Act, and related clauses apply, with the Berry Amendment threshold now set at $150,000; non-domestic material use requires full disclosure to the point of contact. Small business joint ventures must submit specific certifications under FAR provisions 52.212-3 and 52.219-1 for eligibility in designated small business categories. Due to fluctuating demand, offerors are strongly encouraged to quote quantity ranges rather than fixed amounts to facilitate award flexibility without administrative delays, though this does not apply to Auto IDC. Any offeror unable to quote by the closing date must submit a “No Bid” on DIBBS with an anticipated quote date or reason, to avoid assumptions of non-responsiveness. The use of additive manufacturing for components is strictly prohibited unless pre-approved by the contracting officer. Additionally, all contractors must register through DLA’s new Account Management & Provisioning System (AMPS) within two months to gain access to the Vendor Shipment Module; failure to register will prevent shipment to DLA, and VSM WebServices users must update their internal schema by the specified date. The solicitation seeks five units of FILTER, UNION, AIRCRA with NSN 1680-01-501-4867 for delivery within 169 days, and Fast Pay is not available for this procurement.