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SPE4A7-26-Q-0963Federal

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The contract pertains to the procurement of three rail assemblies manufactured via a metal casting process, requiring specialized tooling for production. Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with applicable revisions determined by the acquisition type and solicitation timeline. The item is subject to export control under either ITAR or EAR, restricting the dissemination of associated technical data to authorized parties only, including mandatory compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048. Contractors must hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete required DOD export-controlled data training, and obtain formal approval from DLA to access controlled technical information. Packaging must adhere to DLA standards, inspections occur at origin, and non-accepted items must have all government identification removed. Physical identification marking is required, and cybersecurity compliance at CMMC Level 2 is mandated for third-party assessors. Delivery is due within 122 days of award, with the solicitation closing on August 10, 2026, and issued under solicitation number SPE4A7-26-Q-0963 by the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division. For tooling, material sourcing, or manufacturing support, contact the Aviation or Land & Maritime Supply Chains teams as specified.

General Info

Procure three metal-cast rail assemblies with DLA specs, ITAR/EAR controls, CMMC Level 2, and delivery in 122 days.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIVView Agency

NAICS

331513 - Steel Foundries (except Investment)View NAICS

Place of Performance

US

Set-Aside

NONE

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RFQ SPE4A7-26-Q-0963 for Rail Assembly, Logistics

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV
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OfficeUS
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Department Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV
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A metal casting process was identified as a means to manufacture this item. Tooling is required to produce a casting. For sourcing, tooling, materials or other information, please contact the appropriate assistance team: (Aviation, C<(>&<)>E Supply Chains) https://www.dla.mil/Aviation/Offers/Engineering/Forging-and-Casting/; (Land & Maritime Supply Chains) DSCC.cast.forge@dla.mil. RD005: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) RQ017: PHYSICAL INDENTIFICATION/BARE ITEM MARKING
A metal casting process was identified as a means to manufacture this item. Tooling is required to produce a casting. For sourcing, tooling, materials or other information, please contact the appropriate assistance team: (Aviation, C<(>&<)>E Supply Chains) https://www.dla.mil/Aviation/Offers/Engineering/Forging-and-Casting/; (Land & Maritime Supply Chains) DSCC.cast.forge@dla.mil.
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RD002, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION APPLIES
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ009: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE AT ORIGIN
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
RQ032: EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA
This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. NSN/Part Number: 1560-00-102-7740 Quantity: 3 EA Purchase Request: 7017272790QTY: 3 Delivery: 122 days ADO

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