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PRODUCTION LOT TESTING
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The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-54U9 is for the procurement of a specialized electrical cable assembly under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, with mandatory compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment requirements as a non-negotiable threshold. The contract requires delivery of two units of item 6150/13181375 within 90 calendar days for First Article Testing, which must be conducted at the Government’s designated facility in San Diego, with written notification of approval or disapproval due within 30 days of receipt. Production Lot Testing follows First Article approval and mandates that the contractor conduct destructive testing on two randomly selected samples from the production lot, provide 14 days’ notice to the Quality Assurance Representative, and submit a formal test report per DI-NDTI-80809B, including supporting documentation such as test results, certifications, and stamped drawings. Any failure of a PLT sample results in rejection of the entire production lot, requiring corrective action. The contractor must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including lot number, CAGE codes, and part number, with moisture-resistant outer packaging and clean, dry preservation. All shipments require electronic invoicing through WAWF using approved document types, and payment is not eligible for Fast Pay. The contractor must also ensure compliance with DFARS 252.223-7001 for hazard communication labeling, submitting prior approval for applicable warning labels and disclosing exceptions under FIFRA, FDCA, CPSA, FHSA, or FAA Act. Export control restrictions under ITAR or EAR apply to all technical data and items, prohibiting any disclosure to foreign nationals. Packaging and marking must reflect applicable federal standards and include required contractual identifiers, while the delivery point is FOB Origin with final acceptance occurring at the originating location. The contractor must maintain an active Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code and provide all required representations under Section K, including size status and socioeconomic certifications, though none are completed in the solicitation. The contract is governed by multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract type, employment eligibility, equal opportunity, sustainable products, system for award management, cybersecurity, and whistleblower protections, with the contracting officer’s representative responsible for oversight and coordination through the specified contact at DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division.
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REC WHSE 57, TRACY, CA, 95304-5000, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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‘OTHER EQUIVALENT' AND PROVIDE DETAILS OF CURRENT DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR
CERTIFICATION AND/OR ACCREDITATION.
Fast Pay does not apply to this solicitation
FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL – GOVERNMENT TESTING REQUIRED (FAR 52.209-4 AND
ALT I)
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DELIVER 2 UNIT(S) OF
LOT/ITEM 6150 / 13181375
WITHIN 90 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE OF
THIS CONTRACT TO THE GOVERNMENT AT THE LOCATION SPECIFIED BELOW FOR
FIRST ARTICLE TESTS.
N50189
CRITICAL ITEM MANAGEMENT
PHONE 619-545-0234
ATTN: FIRST ARTICLE COORDINATOR
BLDG 378, 2ND FLOOR RM 2403
SAN DIEGO
CA
92135
CRITICAL ITEM MANAGEMENT
WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE GOVERNMENT
RECEIVES THE FIRST ARTICLE, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER SHALL NOTIFY THE
CONTRACTOR, IN WRITING, OF THE CONDITIONAL APPROVAL, APPROVAL, OR
DISAPPROVAL OF THE FIRST ARTICLE.
DISPOSITION OF FAT UNITS IAW PARAGRAPH (e) OF FAR 52.209-3 OR 52.209-4.
Procurement Note E03: Production Lot Testing – Contractor (MAY 2020)
(1) The purpose of production lot testing (PLT) is to validate quality conformance of products. PLT is to be completed on the production lot(s) after First Article approval, when a first article is required. The contractor shall price the PLT CLIN to cover the cost of the approved samples that are consumed, destroyed, or otherwise rendered unusable during testing. (2) The contractor shall provide written notice to the contracting officer and the QAR of the time and location of the test at least fourteen (14) calendar days (or as otherwise specified in the contract) prior to the production lot test so the Government may witness the test. (3) The QAR will select 2 samples at random from the production lot(s) produced. (4) The contractor shall perform all tests on the PLT samples to verify/validate for the QAR that the items meet the contract technical/quality requirements. (5) If a PLT sample fails, the entire production lot quantity produced fails. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer and propose corrective action, if appropriate. (6) Prepare and disseminate the PLT report as follows:
SPE4A6-26-T-54U9
SECTION A
(a) Prepare the test report in accordance with data item description DI-NDTI-80809B and mark the test report, “Production Lot Test Report, Contract Number [contractor insert] and Lot/Item Number [contractor insert].” (b) Present the contractor’s PLT report to the QAR for review. (c) Include the following documentation with all shipments of PLT Reports: DD Form 1222 and DD Form 250/iRAPT receiving report signed by the QAR; a copy of the contract/order; a copy of all applicable test reports showing actual results and tolerances specified in the technical data package; material and process certifications; process operations and inspection method sheets; copies of drawings used to manufacture the PLT sample with proper marking to restrict public disclosure (if desired) and from Government use other than for NSN/Part Number: 0001S00000062 Quantity: 2 EA Purchase Request: 7013722224QTY - See Solicitation Delivery: 392 days ADO
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