53--WASHER,CONVEX

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-28GH is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, ASC Commodities Division, for the procurement of 615 convex washers, identified by NSN 5310-01-046-8504. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332722. The contract requires adherence to the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and it prohibits the use of additive manufacturing processes unless specifically authorized. Delivery is scheduled for 496 days, with the FOB point set at origin. A critical requirement of this contract is the First Article Testing (FAT), which requires the delivery of one unit to Hill AFB within 150 calendar days of the contract date. The government will add a testing cost of 1,500 dollars to the offered price during evaluation and will notify the contractor of approval or disapproval within 60 calendar days of receipt. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, following specific sampling methods such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The contractor must comply with extensive regulatory standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, MIL-STD-130 for unique identification, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Packaging must follow DLA requirement RP001. Payment and invoicing are to be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Offerors must also provide certifications regarding the compensation of former DOD officials and compliance with safeguarding defense information controls.