MMIII Support Assembly FR

This contract, solicitation SPRHA2-26-R-0008, is a full small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for the procurement of 40 units of NSN 1420-00-435-1313, identified as the MMIII Support Assembly, issued by the Department of Defense through DLA Aviation at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The acquisition is structured as a firm fixed-price negotiated request for proposal with two bid options: Bid A requires first article testing and submission of a 39-unit production lot, while Bid B allows eligible vendors with prior contract history within 36 months to waive first article requirements and bid on a 40-unit production lot. The delivery deadline for all units is October 15, 2026, with shipments to be made F.O.B. destination to the government facility at Hill AFB, Utah, adhering to strict military packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129R with Code 39 barcodes, and MIL-STD-147 for palletization, along with proper DD Form 1574 tagging and hazardous material handling per DoD regulations. The offeror must comply with extensive documentation requirements including supply chain traceability, test reports, material certifications, first article test reports, and engineering data per Attachment A, underpinned by compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity measures, DFARS 252.204-7012 for defense information safeguarding, and the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. All pricing must remain firm for 120 days, and payment processing is mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system with SAM registration required. Evaluation is heavily weighted toward price, with first article testing costs estimated at $3,000, and the government will assess supplier performance using the Supplier Performance Risk System, including NIST assessment scores. The contractor must also affirm compliance with Buy American, Trade Agreements, and anti-trafficking regulations, and is bound by FAR and DFARS clauses addressing disputes, changes, bankruptcies, subcontracting, liability, and contract administration. Proposals are due by July 13, 2026, and must clearly designate Bid A or Bid B with full supporting documentation to be considered responsive.