Fixed-Price Supply Inspection and Acceptance at Origin

This contract requires the execution of first article and lot inspections at the origin under a zero-based sampling plan with strictly defined acceptance quality levels: zero non-conformances permitted for critical defects at AQL 0.1, a maximum of one non-conformance per hundred units for major defects at AQL 1.0, and a maximum of four non-conformances per hundred units for minor defects at AQL 4.0. All inspections must be completed prior to shipment, with the explicit requirement that any non-conformance, no matter how minor, renders the lot unacceptable and must be addressed before acceptance. The work is to be conducted at the supplier’s facility under the oversight of the ASC Commodities Division, Department of Defense, with performance tied to the delivery location at Cherry Point, North Carolina, 28533-5040. The contract is a fixed-price subcontract with a NAICS code of 541350, indicating technical and scientific consulting services, and was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the solicitation is managed through the DIBBS system. The supplier must be prepared to comply with all inspection protocols and documentation requirements without deviation, as failure to meet the zero-tolerance standard for critical defects will result in immediate rejection of the lot. All costs associated with inspection, rework, resubmission, and documentation are included in the fixed price and are the sole responsibility of the contractor.