GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC

This solicitation, identified as SPE4A7-26-T-333V, seeks the procurement of a structural fitting with NSN 1560013231710 in a quantity of eight units, along with a mandatory first article test for a separately listed item bearing NSN 0001S00000052. The contract requires the contractor to deliver one unit of the first article item within 90 calendar days from award to a specified location at Hill Air Force Base for government testing, with a final decision on approval or disapproval to be rendered within 150 days of receipt. First article testing is governed by FAR 52.209-4 and its Alternate I, and the disposition of test units follows strict regulatory guidelines. Delivery for the main line item is due within 602 days after award, with FOB Origin terms applying to all items. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, while item unique identification (IUID) is mandated through MIL-STD-130 using a permanent Data Matrix barcode. The contract also imposes stringent hazardous materials handling requirements under DFARS 252.223-7001, necessitating prior submission of hazard labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for non-exempt materials, along with ongoing updates during performance. Cybersecurity compliance is required through NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1, with contractors obligated to complete a DoD assessment, report results to the Supplier Performance Risk System, and maintain compliance with NIST 800-171A. All offerors must provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, affirm their size status and socioeconomic certifications, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. The solicitation mandates electronic submission via DIBBS by May 19, 2026, and requires invoicing through WAWF using electronic methods. The contract type remains unspecified but allows for proposed alternatives under FAR 52.216-1 Alternate I. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s origin, with quality control governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances for critical attributes. Socioeconomic set-asides are applicable, and the contracting office is located in New