INSULATION, THERMAL, SPE

This solicitation seeks 31 units of thermal insulation for special purpose applications under NSN 5330-01-331-1490, with delivery required within 479 days from award, targeting a need ship date of March 21, 2027. The item is classified as a commercial item and must be free of asbestos and Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, with manufacturing strictly prohibited from using additive manufacturing unless explicitly authorized. Technical specifications are governed by TDP Rev B Gen 2 based on Drawing 76301 68B250052 Revision E, supported by multiple reference drawings and a quality assurance plan. Origin inspection and acceptance are mandatory under FAR 52.246-2, and first article testing is required, with two units to be delivered within 180 days of contract award to the designated test lab at Robins AFB. The government will incur a $7,023 cost for this testing, which will be factored into offer evaluations. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, ensuring the item is sealed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag due to UV sensitivity, and labeled per MIL-STD-129 with no special marking code. All shipments must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001) and palletization standards. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 326140, requiring offerors to represent their small business status and update their SAM certifications. Vendor compliance includes adherence to the Berry Amendment with a reduced threshold of $150,000, Buy American Act provisions, and prohibitions against covered defense telecommunications equipment and hexavalent chromium. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification via a certified third-party assessment organization, and safeguarding of covered defense information follows DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, with DOD assessment requirements applying. Contractors must use WAWF for invoice and receiving report submissions and comply with all electronic payment instructions. Quality assurance systems must meet SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, tailored to AS9003 standards. All quotations must be submitted via DIBBS by August