SHIM

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-720L is a request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for the procurement of 37 units of shims, identified by NSN 5365-00-584-6081. The items are to be delivered to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, Arizona, with a need ship date of February 12, 2027, and an original required delivery date of May 1, 2027. The procurement is subject to origin inspection and acceptance, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003. The contract imposes strict technical and quality requirements, including adherence to DLA packaging standards, MIL-STD-129 for shipping containers, and RQ017 for bare item marking. Specific marking requirements include the National Stock Number, the current design authority code 98748, the manufacturer's CAGE code, and the date of manufacture, while explicitly prohibiting the use of the Boeing CAGE code. Additionally, the technical data is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Award evaluation may be automated, with preferences given to HUBZone small business concerns and offers with shorter delivery lead times. The government will not evaluate offers utilizing additive manufacturing unless specifically authorized. All quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS portal, and the contractor must utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. Compliance with the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS cybersecurity standards, including safeguarding covered defense information, is mandatory.