PISTON AND SLIPPER

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-196C is for the procurement of 163 units of a Piston and Slipper Assembly, identified by part number 731804GA from Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation and NSN 1650-01-161-4828, classified as a commercial item. The requirement is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede all other standards including ASTM D3951, and mandates compliance with MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking, with palletization adhering to DLA’s RP001 packaging guidelines. The item has no shelf life and is not subject to Item Unique Identification per the Service customer’s request, though DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with sampling required to meet MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based plan; non-conformances must be zero in any sample unless otherwise specified, and manufacturers may select attribute or variable inspection methods. Cybersecurity compliance is mandated at CMMC Level 2 through self-assessment, and the contractor must adhere to basic safeguarding requirements under FAR 52.240-93, NIST SP 800-171, and other applicable clauses governing covered defense information. Delivery is due within 159 days after order placement, with FOB Origin terms, though the delivery destination is specified as the DLA Distribution Depot in Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Payment and invoicing are governed by WAWF with both invoice and receiving report submissions required unless exceptions under DFARS 232.7002(a) apply, and contractors may use combo documents to streamline this process. The contract incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses including whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, combating trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The Buy American Act and Berry Amendment apply with a $150,000 threshold, and contractors must disclose any non-domestic materials used. All offerors must be registered in SAM and validate their small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and defense telecommunications representations. Although not a small business set-aside, HUBZone pricing preferences may apply. The solicitation is