HANDGUARD, UPPER
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The contract pertains to the procurement of 515 units of a HANDGUARD, UPPER assembly, a critical firearm component subject to stringent defense regulations and technical controls. It is classified as a Defense Article under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Arms Export Control Act, requiring all manufacturers and exporters to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC); failure to provide proof of registration will result in disqualification. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the applicable revision determined by the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. The item is covered by a Knights Armament Company License Agreement, mandating strict non-disclosure of restricted technical data, and vendors must complete and return the prescribed license form via the DLA portal. Phosphate coating must meet certified supplier requirements, and manganese coating is mandated over zinc if either is an option. All manufacturing and subcontracting activities must be disclosed to the Contracting Officer, and any changes require formal modification. Product Verification Testing (PVT) may be conducted prior to each shipment, requiring five samples from each subcontractor, with one sample potentially destroyed during testing. No Certificate of Conformance is permitted. The item is subject to Demilitarization requirements as a Category I munition component and controlled technical data under ITAR or EAR, with distribution restricted to contractors holding US/Canada Joint Certification Program approval, having completed mandatory export control training, and receiving DLA authorization. Ozone-depleting chemicals are prohibited, mercury-containing substances are banned except in specified functional applications, and packaging must comply with DLA standards. Inspection occurs at the manufacturer’s facility by DCMA QAR, and only QPL/QML-qualified components may be used. Delivery is due within 366 days from award.
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2083 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USSet-Aside
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HANDGUARD, UPPER ASSEMBLY
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
THIS ITEM IS A "DEFENSE ARTICLE" AS DEFINED IN AND SUBJECT TO THE
INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS (22 C.F.R. 120-30) AND THE
ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT (22 U.S.C.A. 2778-2799). ANY MANUFACTURER OR
EXPORTER OF DEFENSE ARTICLES IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE
DIRECTORATE OF DEFENSE TRADE CONTROLS (DDTC), DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF REGISTRATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO AWARD.
ADDITIONAL EXPORT RESTRICTIONS APPLY AS INDICATED HEREIN. FAILURE TO
SUBMIT DIRECTORATE OF DEFENSE TRADE CONTROLS (DDTC) REGISTRATION WHEN
REQUESTED WILL RESULT IN WITHDRAWAL OF QUOTES/OFFERS.
______________EXCEPTION DATA__________________
IF DRAWING NOTE GIVES OPTION FOR ZINC OR MANGANESE COATING THEN
MANGANESE IS REQUIRED.
____________END OF EXCEPTIONS________________
________SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS_______
____END OF SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS____
THE ITEM BEING PROCURED IS A CRITICAL GUN PART ITEM WITH UNIQUE
REQUIREMENTS.
CONTRACTOR FAT APPLIES.
AFTER RECEIPT OF QUOTES, OFFERORS MAY BE CONTACTED TO PRICE THE FAT
REQUIREMENT. PROCESS PROCEDURES AND OR WORKMANSHIP SPECIMENS REQUIRED BY
MILITARY SPECIFICATION (S) APPLICABLE TO THIS CONTRACT WILL BE APPROVED
BY THE CONTRACT POST AWARD CONTRACTING OFFICER (PCO).
PRODUCT INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE DCMA QAR AT THE ACTUAL
MANUFACTURER'S FACILITY. THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE ACTUAL MANUFACTURER
AND PHOSPHATE CONTRACTOR MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER
FOR INCLUSION IN THE AWARD. UPON AWARD, ANY CHANGES TO THE ABOVE MUST BE
SPE7L1-26-T-909S
SECTION B
APPROVED BY THE PCO VIA FORMAL CONTRACT MODIFICATION.
PRODUCT VERIFICATION TESTING (PVT) IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCUREMENT NOTE
E05, MAY BE INVOKED FOR THE REFERENCED CONTRACT. IF INVOKED, PVT SAMPLES
MUST BE INSPECTED, PACKAGED AND MARKED AS REQUIRED IN THE CONTRACT. ONE
(1) SAMPLE MAY BE DESTROYED DURING TESTING.
PRODUCT VERIFICATION TESTING, IF INVOKED, WILL BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO
ACCEPTANCE OF EACH SHIPMENT. THE CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE PVT SAMPLES
FROM EACH (SUB)CONTRACTOR USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF PARTS ON THIS
CONTRACT. FIVE (5) PVT SAMPLES, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, WILL BE
REQUIRED TO BE IDENTIFIED TO THOSE (SUB)CONTRACTORS WHEN THEY ARE SENT
IN FOR TESTING.
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE IS NOT AUTHORIZED.
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RD001: DEMILITARIZATION: SMALL ARMS WEAPONS AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
(CATEGORY I MUNITIONS LIST ITEMS, CATEGORY I-DODM 4160.28-VOL.3)
RD002, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION APPLIES
RD005: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO)
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ001: TAILORED HIGHER LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(MANUFACTURERS AND NON-MANUFACTURERS)
RQ002: CONFIGURATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (DEVIATION OR WAIVER)
RQ009: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE AT ORIGIN
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
RQ016: COMPONENT QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LISTS (QPL)/QUALIFIED MANUFACTURERS
LISTS (QML). THIS ITEM CONTAINS ONE OR MORE COMPONENTS DEFINED BY A
SPECIFICATION(S) WITH AN ASSOCIATED QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST (QPL) OR
QUALIFIED MANUFACTURERS LIST (QML). QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN
PROCUREMENT NOTE H02 "COMPONENT QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST (QPL)/QUALIFIED
MANUFACTURERS LIST (QML)" APPLY.
RQ036Phosphate Coating Supplier Certification Requirements
RT001: MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT
CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING CHEMICALS ARE NOT TO BE
USED NOR INCORPORATED IN ANY ITEMS TO BE
DELIVERED UNDER THIS CONTRACT.THIS PROHIBITION
SPE7L1-26-T-909S
SECTION B
SUPERSEDES ALL SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BUT
DOES NOT ALLEVIATE ANY PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS.
SUBSTITUTE CHEMICALS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR
APPROVAL UNLESS THEY ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
A KNIGHTS ARMAMENT COMPANY LICENSE AGREEMENT 20 RESTRICTED TECHNICAL
DATA PACKAGE EXISTS FOR THIS ITEM. DATA NON-DISCLOSURE CONDITIONS APPLY.
VENDORS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE FORM LOCATED IN THE "20 KNIGHTS
ARMAMENT COMPANY" LICENSE AGREEMENT FOLDER AVAILABLE AT
https://tdmt.dla.mil/TDMT/Client
MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO<(>,<)> OR COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH<(>,<)> ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS; AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA. PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D).
RQ032: EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA
This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. NSN/Part Number: 1005-01-453-4227 Quantity: 515 EA Purchase Request: 7017602397QTY: 515 Delivery: 366 days ADO
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