RECEPTACLE, QUICK RELEA

The contract involves the procurement of 21 units of a quick-release receptacle specified by NSN 0001S00000052, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-Q-0853, with a firm fixed price structure and a delivery deadline of 182 days after delivery order (ADO). The item is subject to strict export control regulations under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Department of Commerce for any export, including disclosure to foreign nationals within the U.S. or abroad. Access to the controlled technical data is restricted to contractors with an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, verified completion of DOD export control training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire, and formal approval from the DLA controlling authority; failure to meet these prerequisites before submission disqualifies offerors, and DLA will not delay award to allow for certification processing. Manufacturing must follow specific engineering effectivities and first article requirements, with the first article produced at the actual production site accompanied by facility certification and dimensional compliance reports. The contractor must comply with MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking, including traceable shipment methods, inclusion of contract copies, material certifications, drawings, and return shipping information within interior packages. Items containing radioactive materials above specified activity levels must be labeled per MIL-STD-129. Quality acceptance is conducted at origin with zero non-conformance required for critical and major attributes, using MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans, and product verification testing may be invoked by the contracting officer. The contractor must adhere to multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity safeguarding, anti-trafficking, labor laws, prompt payment, electronic invoicing via WAWF, Buy American provisions with Alternate II, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and certain foreign-sourced components, whistleblower protections, and affirmative action for veterans and workers with disabilities. All offers must include current SAM representations, particularly regarding covered defense telecommunications, foreign ownership disclosures, and Buy American compliance. Payment is processed electronically through WAWF, with the Pay Official DoDAAC specified in SF-26, DD-1155, or SF-1449 forms, and quotations must be submitted to the DLA Aviation ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division in Richmond, VA by July 24, 2026. Evaluation for award balances price, past