SHIM

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-623D seeks 13 units of a shim item identified by NSN 5365-01-154-1790 and part number 65124-11321-101, with delivery required 79 days after award, no later than March 29, 2027, to Arizona Industries for the Blind at 515 N 51st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043 under FOB Destination terms. The item is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including packaging compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, proper labeling per the Hazard Communication Standard, and mandatory removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. The contractor must adhere to DLA’s packaging and palletization standards RP001, with no preservation materials used and a clean and dry preservation method applied. Barcoding is required through MIL-STD-129 compliance, and physical marking of the bare item per RQ017 is essential for traceability. The solicitation mandates cybersecurity compliance with CMMC Level 2, safeguarding of covered defense information through NIST SP 800-171, and reporting of cyber incidents under DFARS clause 252.204-7012, with certification assessed by a C3PAO. Export-controlled technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR restrictions, requiring contractors to hold JCP certification, complete DLA training, and obtain explicit approval to access such data. Use of hexavalent chromium is strictly prohibited, and hazardous materials must be labeled and handled per OSHA standards, with no unauthorized storage, treatment, or disposal allowed. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with sampling conducted using MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 under defined AQL levels for critical, major, and minor defects, and the contractor’s quality system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and the contract type will be determined at award. All offerors must have an active UEI and CAGE code, disclose size status and socioeconomic certifications, and affirm compliance with mandatory clauses such as combating trafficking in persons,