MOUNT, GUN

The contract pertains to the procurement of 42 gun mounts, specifically plain spherical bearing components, manufactured through a metal casting process requiring specialized tooling. Deliveries are due within 168 days of award, and the solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332991, with responses due by July 20, 2026. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, and the item is subject to stringent manufacturing and inspection standards including tailored higher-level quality controls, configuration change management, and inspection and acceptance at the origin. The item is classified as a Category I munitions part under demilitarization guidelines and is covered by Defense Information protection protocols. Export control regulations apply to all associated technical data under either ITAR or EAR, restricting dissemination to authorized entities only. Contractors must hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete mandatory DOD export control training, and receive formal DLA approval before accessing controlled data. Packaging must conform to DLA specifications, and all measuring and test equipment used in production must comply with required calibration standards. Removal of government identification from non-accepted items is prohibited, and cybersecurity compliance is mandatory under CMMC Level 2. Performance is to occur in Texarkana, with Zane Zwayer of the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain as the primary point of contact.