POST SPRING, BOMB RA

The contract solicits 17 units of a POST SPRING, BOMB RACK, identified by NSN 1095-01-286-1846, classified as a critical gun part with unique requirements and designated as a Defense Article subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Arms Export Control Act. All manufacturers or exporters must be registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, and failure to provide proof of registration renders offers ineligible. The item is subject to stringent export controls, including compliance with RD001 demilitarization requirements, RD002 covering defense information, and mandatory CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and third-party certification. Additive manufacturing is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized, and all submissions must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced under RA001. Two exhibits are required: one assembled with coating and one machined but uncoated and unassembled. Government First Article Testing is mandatory, requiring delivery of two units to Warner Robins ALCMC within 120 calendar days of contract award, with inspection reports submitted to Robins AFB. Origin inspection by DCMA QAR is required, and the manufacturer’s quality system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. The contract stipulates FOB origin delivery terms, with final delivery to DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility, PA, under a fixed-price contract with a 334-day delivery timeline and a required delivery date of December 16, 2026. All invoicing must be processed electronically via WAWF, with an invoice and receiving report submitted as a combo or separately, consistent with DFARS clauses. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with DLA packaging requirements taking precedence, and palletization guided by RP001. The solicitation mandates SAM registration updates, prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment, and compliance with Buy American and Berry Amendment restrictions, especially given the reduced $150,000 Berry Amendment threshold. Proposals must be submitted via DIBBS by August 20, 2026, and offerors must validate their socioeconomic status, including small business, HUBZone, and WOSB certifications. Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials are required prior to award, and failure to provide them results in nonresponsibility. Deviations in applicable