PAD, CUSHIONING

This procurement is for a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) cushioning pad identified as part of the G04 kit for the F138 Engine, with the NSN 1680-01-602-8732 and part number 2C6894P10, sourced exclusively from General Electric Company (CAGE 07482) or Rhinestahl Corporation (CAGE 5QE71). The item is classified as a life support component requiring strict adherence to approved sourcing; only quotes from the original equipment manufacturer or authorized dealers with documented approval from the OEM will be considered, and surplus material or quotes from secondary dealers are prohibited. The contract specifies delivery of three units with a 342-day acceptance delivery order (ADO) period, targeting a need ship date of July 22, 2027, with FOB Origin terms governing pricing submissions, though conflicting references exist between FOB Origin and FOB Destination. All packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and marking, with palletization governed by DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, while the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence over any conflicting standards. The item has no shelf life and is not subject to Item Unique Identification per service customer requirements. The solicitation enforces non-negotiable pass/fail criteria: offers containing parts produced via additive manufacturing are automatically disqualified; failure to submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award renders the offeror nonresponsible; and all suppliers must validate current representations in the System for Award Management, particularly regarding small business status and compliance with restrictions on foreign-origin materials and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Electronic invoicing and receiving reports are mandatory through Wide Area Workflow, and all submissions must be made via the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The contract incorporates extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses related to cybersecurity safeguarding, whistleblower protections, export control, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials, limitations on arbitration agreements, and NIST SP 800-171 compliance with specific deviations. Transportation logistics are directed to the DLA Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and payment administration requires precise DoDAAC routing to be verified in the resulting award document. The acquisition is eligible for automated award if it meets eligibility criteria, and the HUBZone price evaluation preference applies unless waived.