PISTON, SEQUENCE, PYLON

Solicitation SPE4A7-27-T-2508 is issued by the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div for the procurement of one Piston, Sequence, Pylon Ejector (NSN 1560-00-280-0656). This item is designated as an Air Force Critical Safety Item (CSI), requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003. The contract mandates a zero-defect sampling plan and requires source inspection and acceptance at the origin. A critical requirement is the delivery of two units for First Article Testing (FAT) within 90 calendar days of the contract date, with the government providing approval or disapproval within 120 days of receipt. Standard delivery for the primary item is required within 20 days, with FOB Destination terms. The procurement is subject to strict export controls under ITAR and EAR, meaning technical data cannot be exported or disclosed to foreign persons without prior authorization. Contractors must have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and complete specific DLA training to access this data. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, with marking and labeling following MIL-STD-129. Invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The solicitation includes various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, and offers a price evaluation preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Quotations are due by November 9, 2026.