30--PROPELLER SHAFT WIT

The contract involves the procurement of a propeller shaft with a universal joint, identified by NSN 3010-01-122-5657 and part number 13026540, with a quantity of eight units to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Red River facility in Texarkana, Texas. Delivery is required within 165 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of February 2, 2027, and an original required delivery date of March 24, 2027. The delivery term is FOB origin, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination facility. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and, critically, take precedence only if not superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which governs technical and quality standards referenced by “R” or “I” numbers. All packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding, unit of issue, and quantity per unit pack as specified, with palletization following RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. The contractor must comply with stringent cybersecurity and compliance mandates including CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment and the safeguarding of covered defense information as required by DFARS 252.204-7012, supported by NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. Multiple FAR and DFARS clauses apply, including mandatory representations for employment eligibility, combating human trafficking, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, sustainable products, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Hazard communication standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 govern labeling of any hazardous materials, and the contractor must affirm size status and socioeconomic certifications via SAM.gov, including any joint venture participation. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contract is structured under a firm-fixed-price basis with zero tolerance for quantity variance. The solicitation closed on August 20, 2026, and was issued via DIBBS with no amendments noted, indicating a streamlined automated acquisition process under a simplified acquisition threshold context.