TUBE, TORQUE, ACTUATI

The contract pertains to the procurement of two torque tubes for flaps, identified by NSN 0001S00000052, with delivery required 408 days after award and performance completion within 150 days post-award. The item is subject to stringent export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization for any disclosure or transfer of technical data to foreign persons, whether domestically or abroad, and DFARS 252.225-7048 applies directly. Access to such data is restricted to DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completion of mandatory export control training, and formal authorization from DLA. The work involves strict adherence to packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-129 for labeling and ASTM D3951 for packaging, with DLA’s RP001 governing palletization. Physical identification of the bare item is required under RQ017, and the contractor must submit hazard warning labels for any controlled materials prior to award, complying with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification through a certified third-party assessor and full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, with DFARS 252.204-7012 enforcing cyber incident reporting. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s origin under FAR 52.246-2, with zero non-conformances required for critical attributes under MIL-STD-1916 sampling. The contract specifies electronic invoicing via WAWF and mandates compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment practices, trafficking in persons, procurement of prohibited equipment, whistleblower protections, and limitations on arbitration. Transportation by sea must use U.S.-flag vessels unless an approved waiver is secured prior to shipment. All offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, represent their small business status if applicable, and certify compliance with the Buy American Act. The solicitation is issued under SPE4A6-26-T-14NW by the DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division, with responses due by August 17, 2026, through the DIBBS portal. The contract type is unspecified pending award, but evaluation is expected to prioritize technical compliance and price, with HUBZone preferences applied, suggesting a likely lowest price technically acceptable approach.