GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-273U calls for the procurement of four actuators, drive shaft (NSN 1680-01-166-4138), with delivery required within 255 calendar days from contract award at FOB Origin. Performance and inspection occur at the contractor’s facility, with government acceptance based on origin inspection per RQ009 and FAR 52.246-2, requiring compliance with MIL-STD-1916, ASQ Z1.4, and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The product must meet stringent quality controls, including configuration change management via engineering change proposal or variance requests, adherence to Qualified Products/Manufacturers Lists, and physical identification marking per RQ017. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 DLA requirements, with preservation method 10 (cleaning/drying) and labeling per MIL-STD-129, including DoD barcoding standards. Technical data associated with the item is controlled under ITAR or EAR, triggering compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 and requiring authorized access only by contractors approved under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program who have completed DLA export control training. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification and implementation of DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. The contractor must also comply with export control protocols, hazardous materials handling, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and trafficking in persons prevention. All submissions must be electronically filed via DIBBS by July 14, 2026, and the contractor must maintain current SAM registration, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and submit representations regarding small business status and socioeconomic certifications. Invoicing will be handled exclusively through WAWF, with payment subject to DFARS clauses on levies and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract does not specify pricing, and award is contingent upon meeting all technical, quality, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance thresholds without deviation unless formally approved.