LATCH, LOWER

The contract is for the procurement of two LATCH, LOWER units with NSN 5342-01-217-3259 under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-361S, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency via the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. The requirement is a simplified acquisition with a 20-day ADO delivery schedule, and while FOB DESTINATION is indicated, the actual terms apply FOB ORIGIN due to its nature as a Foreign Military Sales requirement for South Korea. Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R or I numbers, and must be met in full. Manufacturing must comply with either metal casting or forging processes, both requiring specialized tooling. The item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting technical data dissemination to contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA training, and explicit authorization. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification via self-assessment or third-party audit, along with safeguarding covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific preservation and unit packaging codes outlined, and palletization adherence to DLA’s RP001 standards. Hazardous materials documentation, including a compliant Safety Data Sheet under 29 CFR 1910.1200, is a mandatory pass/fail criterion for award. Payment and invoicing are exclusively through WAWF, requiring active SAM.gov registration and compliance with DFARS Appendix F for receiving reports. The contract enforces domestic sourcing obligations under the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act via DFARS 252.225-7001, with mandatory disclosures required for any non-domestic content. Contractors must also comply with DPAS priority rating requirements, applicable as a DX or DO rated order for national defense purposes. Representations in SAM.gov regarding small business status, WOSB eligibility, and exclusion status are required, and mandatory clauses include whistleblower protections, cybersecurity incident reporting, anti-arbitration restrictions, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. All proposals must be submitted by the May 28, 2026 deadline, and price evaluation preferences are extended to SBA-certified HUBZone small businesses. The point of contact