HARDWARE KIT, MECHAN

The solicitation seeks four units of a mechanically configured hardware kit identified by NSN 5340-01-622-4337, with delivery required 191 days after order receipt at the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item must be manufactured in strict compliance with specific technical drawings and revisions, adhering to MIL-STD-130N for identification marking and MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based sampling for quality assurance, with zero non-conformances mandated in any inspected lot. Export control is a critical constraint: the technical data associated with this item is subject to ITAR or EAR, prohibiting any export, including disclosure to foreign persons within the U.S., without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, and DFARS 252.225-7048 applies. Only offerors with an approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed DLA export-controlled data training, and formal approval from the DLA controlling authority are eligible to respond. The solicitation explicitly disqualifies proposals involving additive manufacturing unless explicitly authorized. All packaging, marking, and palletization must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and DLA RP001, prohibit mercury compounds in any phase of containment, and comply with hazardous materials shipping rules under IP025. Inspection and acceptance occur exclusively at destination under FAR 52.246-2, and electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports through WAWF is mandatory with no Fast Pay option. The contract incorporates over 30 DFARS and FAR clauses covering cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171 with deviation 2026-O0025), whistleblower protections, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment, hexavalent chromium restrictions, and limitations on subcontracting. The procurement is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 332510 with a HUBZone price evaluation preference and is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with the latter applicable to purchases over $150,000. Offers must be submitted via DIBBS by August 20, 2026, and offerors must maintain current SAM registration, including accurate small business status and representation regarding covered equipment. Award is anticipated to be automated based on price competitiveness among qualified, responsible offerors meeting all mandatory compliance conditions.