SUPPORT, STRUCTURAL

This contract, issued under solicitation number SPE4A7-26-Q-1009 by the Defense Logistics Agency through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of five units of item 0001S00000052 under a firm fixed price structure with zero quantity variance allowed. The offer response deadline is August 15, 2026, with a delivery requirement of 580 days after award, including 180 days for First Article Test (FAT) units and 406 days for final production delivery following FAT approval. The FOB term is Destination, meaning the contractor assumes responsibility for transportation costs and risks until delivery to the designated government location. Compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, incorporating key requirements such as RD002 for Covered Defense Information, RP001 for packaging, RQ011 for removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies, RQ017 for bare item marking, RT001 for measuring and test equipment, and RQ032 for export control of technical data subject to ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization for any export or disclosure to foreign persons regardless of location. Contractors must be approved by DLA, hold JCP certification, and complete mandatory training on handling export-controlled data. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with unique item identification per MIL-STD-130, including machine-readable Data Matrix barcodes compliant with ISO/IEC standards. First Article Test exhibits must be labeled “First Article Exhibits – Do Not Post to Stock.” Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with government authority retaining final determination. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via WAWF and payment by electronic funds transfer. Security and compliance clauses include safeguarding covered defense information (252.204-7009), prohibition on covered defense telecommunications (252.204-7012), antiterrorism awareness training (252.204-7004), whistleblower protections, and restrictions on internal confidentiality agreements that suppress reporting of misconduct. Evaluation for award is based on best-value trade-off among past performance—where SPRS scores are most heavily weighted—cost, delivery schedule, and other non-price factors including FAT compliance and use of surplus or remanufact