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The contract specifies the procurement of 111 units of a lever-action shock absorber with a coil spring, identified by NSN 2510-01-528-1547, under solicitation SPE7L4-26-T-5631. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336211, with responses due by July 27, 2026, and delivery required within 359 days after order. The item is classified as a commercial item and must meet stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including specific controls for phosphate coating, qualified product and manufacturer lists, and configuration change management. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and suppliers must adhere to tailored higher-level quality requirements applicable to both manufacturers and non-manufacturers. Export control regulations apply to the technical data associated with this item, subject to ITAR or EAR, requiring prior government authorization for any export or disclosure to foreign persons, including foreign national employees within the U.S. Contractors must hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete mandatory DOD export-controlled data training, and receive DLA approval to access the technical data. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors, and packaging must conform to DLA standards. Additionally, government identification must be removed from any rejected supplies. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense’s LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament office, with performance based in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and primary point of contact Anna-Rachelle Betts.