28--MANIFOLD,INTAKE

The contract pertains to the procurement of an air intake manifold specifically for use on General Motors 6.2 liter diesel engines, identified by part numbers 5740057 from AM General LLC and 23500035 from General Motors LLC. The item is classified as a critical application item with a National Stock Number of 2815-01-168-7909 and a unit of issue of each (EA). A total quantity of 257 units is required at a fixed unit price of $257.00, resulting in a total contract value of $66,049. The delivery schedule mandates shipment within 168 days from the contract award, with delivery terms set at FOB origin and a strict zero percent variance allowed on quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and all items must comply with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede other standards including ASTM D3951. Packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and the DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), with palletization following specified guidelines. The use of Class I ozone depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute materials must be approved unless explicitly authorized. Items must be packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951 only if no conflicting DLA requirement exists. The delivery destination is DLA Distribution Red River, Building 499, in Texarkana, TX. The procurement is part of a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333618, with solicitation issued under SPE7L4-26-T-5471, response deadline July 23, 2026, and posting date of July 20, 2026. The original required delivery date is May 9, 2027, with an alternative need date of January 5, 2027. All contractual obligations are governed by DLA’s technical and procurement directives, and deviations require formal engineering change proposals or variance requests.