RIM, WHEEL, PNEUMATIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of 21 units of a steel rim half, female type, specifically designed for use on the A/S32A-32 aircraft towing wheeled tractor supporting F/A-18 Hornet operations. The rim has a 9.250-inch outer diameter and 2.929-inch width and must be manufactured from steel per ASTM A148, Grade 120-95, using a metal casting process that necessitates specialized tooling. The item is identified by NSN 2530-01-345-3119 and is subject to stringent technical, quality, and packaging requirements. All materials and processes must conform to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with critical specifications including the use of MIL-PRF-85285 in place of MIL-C-83286, MIL-DTL-53022 in place of MIL-P-53022, and SAE-AMS2175 in place of MIL-STD-2175. Quality assurance mandates inspection at origin under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with acceptance quality limits of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes. Each shipment requires a Certificate of Quality Compliance (COQC) per lot, submitted electronically via iRAPT, alongside certified test reports and adherence to CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and Covered Defense Information protocols. Packaging and marking must strictly follow MIL-STD-129, including Data Matrix barcodes and Government Item Identification Number (GIIN) labeling, while physical item marking complies with RQ017 and implies MIL-STD-130 standards. DLA packaging requirements (RP001) and ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials govern packaging, with precedence given to the DLA Master List in case of conflicts. Delivery is mandated to FOB DESTINATION at 467 W Street, Building 467, Bremerton, WA 98314-6001 within 204 days of the actual delivery order. The procurement is conducted under full and open competition with no set-aside, and award will be made based on best value, considering past performance, delivery capability, and price, not necessarily the lowest bid. Offer