DUCT AND CONE, EXHAU

The contract solicitation, identified as SPE4A4-26-T-0117 and titled GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC, is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense for the procurement of a defense component requiring strict adherence to military and cybersecurity standards. The solicitation requires offerors to provide a complete technical data package, perform a first article test, and conduct production lot testing, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin under FAR 52.246-2 and FOB Origin terms. Pricing for the base delivery of two units and associated test requirements is not specified, and the contract value cannot be determined from available data. Delivery is scheduled for 375 to 405 days after request order, with specific delivery points including San Diego, California, and a location in France. Compliance with a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including those related to cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2), employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous materials, and safeguarding covered contractor information systems. The contractor must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for labeling, and MIL-STD-130N for permanent item identification with Data Matrix barcodes. Special requirements include hazard communication labeling per 252.223-7001, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and toxic material handling, restrictions on acquiring items from communist Chinese military companies, and electronic submission of invoices via Wide Area WorkFlow. Offerors must certify their small business status, provide a Unique Entity Identifier, and submit required DD forms for engineering changes, deviations, and waivers. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by May 26, 2026, and failure to comply with any clause may result in rejection or breach under default provisions. No evaluation factors, contract administration contacts, or payment details are provided in the solicitation and will be designated upon award.