SHIM

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-Q-1011 seeks the procurement of 30 shims with NSN 5365-01-579-9366 under a fixed-price arrangement, with delivery required 125 days after order placement to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The item is subject to stringent technical, quality, and cybersecurity requirements, including adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes other standards such as ASTM D3951 where applicable. Inspection and acceptance must occur at the manufacturer’s origin under RQ009, with compliance enforced through MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, RP001 for packaging and palletization, and tailored quality standards under RQ001 for both manufacturers and non-manufacturers. Physical identification and bare item marking are mandated per RQ017, and all technical data associated with the item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce and restricting access to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed DLA training, and official authorization. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 certification, either through self-assessment or third-party assessment, and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. The contractor must comply with a broad array of FAR and DFARS clauses governing procurement integrity, payment terms, subcontracting, labor standards, and supply chain security, including mandatory use of WAWF for invoice submission, prompt payment incentives, and prohibitions on sourcing from restricted entities such as Kaspersky, ByteDance, and certain Chinese telecommunications vendors. Affirmative representations are required through SAM.gov regarding small business status, foreign ownership, control, or influence, and the provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Additionally, DPAS-rated priority is applicable under H18 to ensure national defense production needs are met. The contract prohibits the use of fluorinated firefighting foam and mandates sustainable product preferences, while also requiring adherence to paid sick leave policies and non-discrimination provisions for veterans and workers with disabilities. Pricing details are not provided in the solicitation, and the award basis—whether lowest price technically acceptable or trade-off—is unspecified. All submissions must be made via DIBBS by August 12, 2026, and include complete certifications, unique entity identifiers, and CAGE