10--HANDGUARD,UPPER

Solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-909S is a Department of Defense procurement for 515 upper handguard assemblies (NSN 1005-01-453-4227) for the Land Supply Chain. This is a critical gun part procurement subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Arms Export Control Act, requiring manufacturers to be registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. The contract includes strict technical requirements, such as the mandatory use of manganese coating if an option for zinc is provided, and prohibits the use of class I ozone depleting chemicals and the intentional addition of mercury. A restricted technical data package from Knight's Armament Company is associated with this item, requiring a signed non-disclosure agreement for access. Quality assurance is rigorous, featuring First Article Testing (FAT) and Product Verification Testing (PVT) conducted by the DCMA QAR at the manufacturer's facility. The contractor must provide a phosphate coating supplier certification and adhere to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 quality standards. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility, with delivery timelines ranging from 90 to 366 days. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification, and compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging. Proposals must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by August 14, 2026.