INDICATOR, LIQUID QU

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-55P4 seeks the procurement of five units of the INDICATOR, LIQUID QUANTITY with NSN 6680-00-216-8654, designated as a critical application item. The item must be sourced from approved manufacturers PHAOSTRON INSTRUMENT AND ELECTRONIC (CAGE 77221, P/N 721-16895) or PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION (CAGE 3H889, P/N 7720053-101). Delivery is required within 171 days after receipt of order, with FOB Origin terms, and shipment must be directed to DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins AFB, Georgia. The item is classified under RD002 as covered defense information, triggering stringent cybersecurity and information safeguarding requirements. The contractor must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, and shall complete a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment. Sampling and inspection follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or a comparable zero-based method, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively; unspecified attributes are treated as major, and zero non-conformances are required unless otherwise stated. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific preservation and container codes, and marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 including the special code 05 for “Delicate instrument.” Palletization complies with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The contract incorporates technical and quality standards referenced by R or I numbers from the DLA Master List, and prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7018. The Berry Amendment and Buy American Act apply, mandating domestic sourcing. The contractor must be registered in SAM, maintain current representations, submit invoices and receiving reports via WAWF, and remove government identification from non-accepted supplies. A priority rating of DO-C9 under DPAS applies, and all shipments by sea must use U.S.-flag vessels with prior notification to MARAD. The solic