SHIM

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-Q-0518 seeks the procurement of 1,563 units of a shim identified by NSN 5365-01-052-0954, classified as a commercial item, to be delivered FOB origin with a 60-day delivery window after award. Pricing is firm fixed price with no variance allowed in quantity, and the delivery destination is Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ. Packaging and marking must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization adhering to DLA’s RP001 Packaging Requirements, and all labeling must include 2D Data Matrix barcodes for traceability. The DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersedes any conflicting standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels or AQLs as dictated by drawing or specification. Quality assurance includes mandatory compliance with contractor counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance systems, sources of electronic parts, and potential safety issue notification protocols. The contract incorporates FAR clauses related to small business representation, child labor, equal opportunity for veterans and workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable products, and contract changes, along with DFARS provisions for cybersecurity compliance including NIST SP 800-171 implementation, cyber incident reporting within 72 hours, and flow-down of security requirements to subcontractors. Hazardous material handling must meet OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129 labeling requirements. Invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow and must align with fixed-price line item requirements. Evaluation for award is based on a best-value trade-off approach where past performance, technical approach, and other non-price factors are weighted approximately equally to price, with no use of LPTA. Offerors must possess verified Unique Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes in SAM.gov and complete all required socioeconomic and compliance representations. The contract includes clauses mandating antiterrorism training, whistleblower protections, and Defense Priorities and Allocations System compliance for rated orders. No unit pricing is specified in the solicitation, indicating pricing will be determined during award, and while attachments are referenced in the structure, none are provided in the available content.