43--IGNITION EXCITER,AI

The contract pertains to the procurement of two ignition exciters for aircraft, identified by NSN 4310-01-504-4672 and part number 179420-2, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-Q-0480, with a firm fixed price structure and a delivery schedule of 271 days from the acceptance date ordered. The item is classified as a commercial item and must be furnished without mercury or mercury-containing compounds in any form, including during preservation, packaging, and marking, except for specific functional uses such as in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, weapon systems, or chemical reagents approved by NAVSEA, with portable units requiring shockproof construction and a secondary containment boundary. Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards and MIL-STD-129 marking requirements is mandatory, utilizing E5 unit and intermediate containers with dry preservation and no cushioning material; item unique identification is not required per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with sampling conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, requiring zero non-conformances for critical, major, and minor attributes assigned AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Cybersecurity requirements are governed by DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating safeguarding of covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, aligned with CMMC Level 2 self-assessment standards. All deliveries must be routed to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with electronic invoicing via WAWF required, and payment terms include prompt payment discounts and electronic funds transfer. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering whistleblower rights, antiterrorism awareness, trafficking in persons, child labor, equal opportunity, hazardous materials, payment processing, and dispute resolution, along with compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The supplier must also adhere to the Cargo Preference Act for ocean transport and maintain compliance with the System for Award Management, including updated entity representation and certifications. No contract value has been filled in, and while the acquisition leverages commercial item procedures, it imposes stringent technical, safety, cybersecurity, and logistical controls consistent with critical defense infrastructure needs.