Gearshaft Assembly

The contract solicitation SPRDL1-26-Q-0071 is for the procurement of 29 Gearshaft Assemblies (NSN 1025-00-868-8060, PN 10953665) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by NAICS code 333612 with a 750-employee size standard. The contract is firm fixed price and requires full compliance with militarized packaging and marking standards, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1 Level B packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling, and MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification (UII), which mandates 2D barcoding of all unit, intermediate, and shipping containers with enterprise identifiers, serial numbers, and part data. Wood packaging must be heat-treated to ISPM-15 standards with visible IPPC marks and full traceability. The product must be delivered FOB destination to DLA Weapons Support in Warren, Michigan, with title and risk transferring upon arrival. All items are subject to origin inspection and acceptance by the Government, following MIL-STD-1916 verification levels and ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems, excluding paragraph 8.3. The Technical Data Package for specifications is referenced but access is controlled through the solicitation’s clause, and conformity documentation including Certificates of Conformance and UII reporting via WAWF are required. The contract mandates electronic invoicing exclusively through WAWF and compliance with stringent cybersecurity protocols including NIST SP 800-171 for Controlled Unclassified Information, safeguarding of Covered Defense Information, and implementation of required access controls and incident reporting under DFARS clauses. Contractors must be registered in SAM, maintain active UEI and CAGE codes, and report executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards. A separately priced option exists to increase quantity within 365 days of award, and all subcontractors must flow down cybersecurity, demilitarization, and trade compliance obligations. The solicitation closing date is June 4, 2026, with proposals submitted electronically via email in PDF format to the Contract Specialist, and all communications must be electronic unless waived in writing. The Government retains authority over demilitarization and enforcement of ITAR/EAR regulations, and contractors must certify compliance with security prohibitions and exclusions, prohibiting the