ROLLER RETAINER, GEA

The contract solicits 23 units of a ROLLER RETAINER, GEA, along with supporting components, designated as a critical application item, to be delivered FOB origin within 82 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of November 8, 2026, and a final delivery deadline of April 7, 2027. The item must conform to detailed technical drawings and specifications, including TDP Rev A Gen 2 and multiple revision-level drawings, and must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements identified by R or I numbers. Quality assurance requires the manufacturer’s inspection system to meet SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 standards, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or a comparable zero-based plan, applying AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 for critical, major, and minor attributes respectively. Inspection and acceptance must occur at origin, with FAR 52.246-2 governing the process. Packaging and labeling must follow ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization adhering to DLA’s RP001 requirements, and any hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The contract is fixed price and falls under the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105, with electronic invoicing mandated through WAWF using cost vouchers or invoice and receiving reports as appropriate. The solicitation imposes strict eligibility criteria including a complete prohibition on additive manufacturing unless previously authorized. Offerors must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed DOD’s export-controlled data training and DLA’s questionnaire, and be approved by the DLA controlling authority to access technical data subject to ITAR or EAR controls, with DFARS 252.225-7048 governing all export restrictions. Submission through the DIBBS system is mandatory, and failure to submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award renders the offer nonresponsible. The contractor must maintain active SAM registration and complete all required representations, including small business status, compliance with former DoD official compensation rules, and safeguards for covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012, along with prohibitions on hexaval