CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div under solicitation number SPE4A7-26-T-665Q, is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of 58 aircraft latch assemblies (NSN 0001S00000053). The estimated contract value is $3,364.00, with a delivery requirement of 471 days ADO to DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida. The contract includes specific line items for First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing, which are subject to oversight by a Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Performance is governed by strict quality standards, requiring the contractor to maintain an inspection system tailored to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 and to provide comprehensive documentation, including production lot test reports, material and process certifications, and inspection method sheets. The contract is subject to various federal and defense regulations, including requirements for cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment, and strict hazardous material identification and labeling per OSHA and MIL-STD-129. All invoicing and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and DLA requirements, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin (FOB Origin). Interested offerors must submit their proposals through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the deadline of August 24, 2026.