GEAR ASSEMBLY, FOLD

The contract SPE4A0-26-T-3168 is a solicitation issued by the Department of Defense through the DLA Aviation, Aviation Supply Chain ESOC Buys, seeking production lot testing for a Gear Assembly, Fold with NSN 0001S00000062. The requirement calls for one unit to be delivered within five days of order placement to the Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, CA, with FOB Origin terms applying. The contractor must comply with stringent inspection and acceptance procedures conducted at destination by a Quality Assurance Representative, including submission of DD Form 1222 and DD Form 250/iRAPT receiving reports signed by the QAR, along with full documentation of Production Lot Test Reports conforming to DI-NDTI-80809B, material and process certifications, inspection method sheets, and properly marked drawings restricting public disclosure and government use as needed. All packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List requirements, while labeling and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 including 2D Data Matrix barcoding for NSN, CLIN, and lot data. The contract is governed by a suite of FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandatory cybersecurity safeguards under 52.240-93 and 252.240-7997 aligned with NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment, hazard communication protocols, whistleblower rights notifications, and requirements for safeguarding covered contractor information systems. Payment must be submitted electronically via WAWF using approved document types, and contractors are required to maintain active registrations in SAM.gov with valid UEI and CAGE codes. The contract type remains unspecified, pricing data is not provided, and no evaluation factors or basis of award are stated, implying that pricing will be proposed in response to the solicitation. The solicitation deadline is May 26, 2026, with submissions exclusively via the DIBBS portal, and all correspondence must be directed to the primary point of contact, Danita Davis.