PIN, SHOULDER, HEADLE

The contract solicits one unit of a PIN SHOULDER HEADLE or PIN SHOULDER HEADLESS component identified by NSN 5315-01-496-9697 for delivery to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with a strict 20-day delivery window after order placement. The procurement is issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-73T9 by the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation, Commodity Division, and is classified as a non-small business set-aside under NAICS code 332111. Technical and quality specifications are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and the item is subject to stringent export control regulations under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure of technical data to unauthorized foreign persons or entities regardless of location. Only contractors with DLA-approved JCP certification, completed export control training, and authorization may access controlled data, with DFARS 252.225-7048 fully applicable. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 with Pack Code U and no special marking, while prohibiting mercury compounds and requiring Hazard Communication Standard labeling for hazardous materials. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination using MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or equivalent zero-based sampling with AQL levels of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. The contract mandates compliance with FAR 52.246-2 and DFARS Appendix F for receiving reports, and payment must be processed electronically through WAWF with an invoice and receiving report submitted unless an exception applies. The item is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment with a reduced $150,000 threshold, requiring full disclosure of non-domestic material sources. Additive manufacturing is strictly prohibited, rendering any offer containing AM-produced parts ineligible for award. Cybersecurity requirements include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, while whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking compliance, restrictions on mandatory arbitration, and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment are all contractually enforced. Offerors must maintain current SAM certifications, disclose socioeconomic status and joint venture details if applicable, and submit proposals exclusively through D