LEVER AND SHAFT, BOM

The contract solicits four units of a Lever and Shaft, BOM, identified by NSN 0001S00000052 and part number 1095-00-233-2047, designated as a critical gun part with unique technical requirements. The item is classified as a defense article under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Arms Export Control Act, requiring mandatory registration with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and compliance with strict export controls; failure to provide evidence of DDTC registration renders a quote ineligible. Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with applicable drawings including Revision G of Basic Drawing 98752 68J34013 and Revision E of Reference Drawing 200415485, where Notes 1, 3, and 12 specifically apply. First Article Testing is required under FAR 52.209-4 Alternate I, mandating delivery of two units within 90 calendar days of contract award to Warner Robins Air Force Base for government evaluation, with the contractor responsible for providing both an assembled coated exhibit and a machined, uncoated, unassembled exhibit for testing—one of which will be retained and potentially incorporated into production, while the other will be destroyed during testing. The Government will contact offerors post-quote to price the FAT requirement. Product inspection must occur at the manufacturer’s facility by the DCMA QAR, with Product Verification Testing required prior to each shipment if invoked, and samples must be provided from all subcontractors. The contract imposes cybersecurity requirements mandating CMMC Level 2 certification and compliance with Covered Defense Information protocols, prohibits use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, and includes demilitarization obligations for this Category I munitions item. Packaging and marking must adhere to ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, MMS No. 1B, and DLA-specific RP001 requirements, with “FIRST ARTICLE” clearly labeled in bold red letters on the outer container. Delivery is due 281 days after delivery order, with FOB ORIGIN terms applying to the main shipment and FOB DESTINATION referenced elsewhere. The solicitation is firm fixed price, non-set aside, and requires electronic invoicing via WAWF. Offerors must submit all required representations, certifications, and compliance documentation, and failure to meet any