LINKAGE ASSEMBLY, NSN# 1680010732187RK / PN# 16C0101-811

The contract pertains to the procurement of a linkage assembly, identified by NSN 1680010732187RK and part number 16C0101-811, under solicitation SPRTA1-26-Q-0349, issued by the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The solicitation is for a firm fixed-price contract with a response deadline of June 29, 2026, and a specified delivery date of June 19, 2026. Performance is limited to locations within the United States, with delivery directed to U.S. military installations managed by the Defense Contract Management Agency, primarily at Tinker AFB. The contract requires full compliance with stringent military packaging standards under MIL-STD-2073-1, military marking per MIL-STD-129, and unique item identification (UID) marking conforming to MIL-STD-130N for all qualifying items valued over $5,000. An accompanying packaging report (AFMC Form 158) must capture additional marking requirements including unit serial numbers and OEM identifiers. Cybersecurity compliance is a foundational requirement, with mandatory adherence to NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1 for safeguarding covered defense information and full implementation of DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020, requiring contractors to undergo and submit a formal cybersecurity assessment with a "High" rating to be competitive. The contract also prohibits the use or provision of covered telecommunications equipment or services from foreign entities such as Huawei or ZTE under DFARS 252.204-7016 and 252.204-7018, and bans the acquisition of unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by covered foreign entities under 52.240-1 and 252.225-7973. All proposals must include valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code information, alongside certifications regarding small business status and legal eligibility to bid. Final inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at origin, with contractors required to maintain certified quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001. Payment is processed exclusively through WAWF, and funding is designated by specific ACRN