SHIM

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-625C pertains to the procurement of 162 shims identified by NSN 5365-01-376-4789, with delivery required 170 days after award, targeting a need ship date of July 14, 2026, and final delivery by March 29, 2027, to the freight address in Corpus Christi, Texas. The technical data associated with this item is subject to export controls under either ITAR or EAR, and disclosure to foreign persons—regardless of location—is strictly prohibited without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce; DFARS 252.225-7048 governs handling, and only DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed training on DOD export-controlled data, and formal DLA authorization may access this data. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, featuring clean/dry preservation with no additional materials, unit packaging in commercial boxes, metal outer protection, and fiberboard intermediate containers; all hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and items with radioactive activity above specified thresholds must be clearly marked per MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin using sampling standards MIL-STD-105 and MIL-STD-1916 with AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects, requiring zero non-conformances unless specified. The contract mandates full compliance with numerous DFARS and FAR clauses including safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018, whistleblower rights notification under 252.203-7002, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements under 252.222-7006. Contractors must represent their small business status and socioeconomic categories in SAM, disclose any covered telecom equipment or services with UEI and CAGE codes, and provide safety data sheets for hazardous materials. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF using Invoice 2in1 or Combo formats, and payment is tied