PISTON, LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER

This contract solicitation, SPE4A7-26-R-X951, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation under the Department of Defense, is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of one piston, linear actuating cylinder with NSN 1650-01-607-9830 and part number V44794-329 from Valcor Engineering Corporation. It is structured as an indefinite-delivery contract with a five-year base period and no options, with a ceiling value of $350,000.00 and minimum and maximum order quantities of 10 and 40 units respectively. The contract requires firm fixed pricing with zero variance in quantity and mandates delivery within 129 days after order issuance, with FOB destination terms. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and the contractor must comply with rigorous military packaging standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with no special marking required. Sampling for quality verification follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and all technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which is incorporated by reference. The supply chain must adhere to configuration control through Engineering Change Proposals, and non-accepted supplies must have all government identifiers removed. Cybersecurity compliance is mandated through CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and adherence to NIST SP 800-171 requirements, with safeguards for covered defense information mandated under DFARS 252.204-7012. The contract prohibits the use of covered telecommunications equipment and services from restricted foreign entities and requires full supply chain traceability, including rejection of superseded parts without explicit approval. Offerors must represent their small business status, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with all FAR and DFARS clauses relating to subcontracting, environmental controls, counterfeit part avoidance, hazardous materials, and Buy American requirements. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF, and past performance, particularly as reflected in SPRS scores, carries the highest weighting in evaluation, with award determined through a best-value trade-off process rather than lowest price technically acceptable. All packaging must conform to RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, including palletization standards, and the item is