16--PLATE ASSY,ORIFICE,

The contract solicits 32 units of Plate Assembly, Orifice with NSN 1620-00-829-8072 under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) for NAICS Code 332313, issued as solicitation SPE4A7-26-Q-0823 by the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division. The item is governed by technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List identified by R or I numbers, packaging standards under RP001, and compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and palletization. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels of VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor features respectively. First Article Testing is mandatory, with samples tested for form, fit, and function; approved samples become part of the contract quantity, while failures may lead to rejection of the entire lot. A government first article testing cost of $2,000 is added to the offer price for award evaluation. Delivery is due in 698 days ADO, with FAT exhibits due at 180 days and production units at 338 days, shipped to Hill AFB, UT under FOB Destination terms, and partial shipments are permitted without additional cost. The item contains export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR, requiring DLA-approved access through the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, completion of training, and adherence to DFARS 252.225-7048. The contractor must comply with Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 for hazardous materials, submit traceability evidence if not the approved source, and provide detailed data for any alternate or reverse-engineered offerings. Payment processing must be conducted via WAWF using SAM-registered contacts, with cost vouchers or invoice/receiving reports submitted per line item type. The contract includes clauses for termination for convenience, default, value engineering, first article approval, computer-generated forms, supplier risk notification, and restrictions on hand and measuring tools. All contractors must maintain current SAM registrations and certify compliance with representations including foreign ownership, tax liability, and prohibitions on certain defense services or products.