STEP, RETRACTABLE

The contract solicits one retractable step, identified by NSN 1560-00-081-6900, for delivery to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with a delivery period of 590 days and a need ship date of March 6, 2027. The item is classified as a critical application item and must be manufactured in strict compliance with TDP Rev B Gen 4 and a comprehensive set of technical drawings, including revisions of drawings numbered 98897 and 98752, with specific exceptions such as the cancellation of DS30003 and mandatory use of STP51-400 in its place. Impression stamping is prohibited, and finish requirements must meet STP58-208, STP59-201, and STP59-302 standards. The solicitation incorporates all applicable technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List identified by R or I codes, including export control of technical data governed by ITAR or EAR, with access restricted to contractors holding JCP certification, having completed required training, and been approved by DLA. The item is subject to stringent quality controls requiring origin inspection and acceptance per FAR 52.246-2, with the manufacturer’s inspection system needing to conform to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. Sampling methods must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels of VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively, and zero non-conformances required for acceptance unless otherwise specified. A first article test is mandatory, requiring two units to be delivered within 180 days to a designated location at Robins AFB for government testing, the cost of which, amounting to $7,896, will be added to the offeror’s price during evaluation. Packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951 where applicable, with DLA packaging requirements taking precedence; hazardous materials must be packaged per TQ requirement IP025 per FED-STD-313. The contract mandates full compliance with cybersecurity standards including DFARS 252.2