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Solicitation SPE4A7-26-Q-0955 is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued by the Department of Defense ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div for the procurement of 45 units of part number 0001S00000061. The contract follows a trade-off award basis, prioritizing past performance—specifically SPRS assessments and historical quality—over cost and quoted delivery. The total delivery timeline is 530 days after receipt of order, which includes milestones for Factory Acceptance Testing within 60 days and production unit completion within 410 days. Delivery is established as FOB Destination, with shipments directed to DoDAAC W56YHX. The contractor must adhere to rigorous quality and technical standards, including ISO 9001:2015 and DLA Master List requirements for packaging, inspection, and bare item marking. Inspection is primarily conducted at the source, though acceptance for First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing occurs at the destination. Sampling plans must comply with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a strict requirement of zero non-conformances for lot sizing per MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4. Packaging and marking must strictly follow MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, with specific labeling required for product verification and first article exhibits. Administrative requirements include mandatory electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and compliance with CMMC cybersecurity standards for systems handling federal information. The contractor is also subject to various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding whistleblower rights, the prohibition of certain confidentiality agreements, and antiterrorism awareness training. All offers must be submitted electronically via DIBNet or SAM.gov by the deadline of August 22, 2026.