PLUGSTAT, HYDRAULIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of 39 hydraulic plug units, specifically identified by NSN 4730-01-185-4866, designed for aircraft hydraulic systems and constructed from stainless steel. The solicitation, issued under SPE7M3-26-T-7730 by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332996, with proposals due by August 10, 2026, and delivery required within 126 days after award to DLA Distribution San Diego at 3581 Cummings Road, Building 3581, San Diego, CA 92136-3581. The item is subject to strict export control regulations under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048; only contractors accredited under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, having completed mandatory DLA export control training and questionnaire, are permitted to access the technical data. Technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List must be followed, and the item must be packaged, preserved, and marked in accordance with MIL-E-17555, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129, including hazardous materials labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery point by the government, and compliance with all military specifications is mandatory. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity, including safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting under 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, as well as trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product compliance, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium. Payment must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and the contracting officer will enforce strict adherence to the small business set-aside, requiring the winner to maintain certified small business status and comply with accelerated payment obligations to small business subcontractors. The offeror must also provide a Unique Entity ID, confirm small business size status, and affirm no use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from Chinese military companies. All packaging, labeling, and documentation must meet exacting military standards, and the delivery timeline is firmly set without option periods.