SIDE BLEED AIR

The contract pertains to the procurement of 89 units of SIDE BLEED AIR, identified by NSN 1660-01-687-9662, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-14PM issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required FOB origin at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with a need ship date of January 3, 2027, and a performance period of 138 days from award. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at origin, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and DLA’s RQ009 requirement, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over other standards. Technical and quality specifications are incorporated by reference, and the item is subject to tailored higher-level quality requirements for both manufacturers and non-manufacturers. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and DLA’s RP001 standards, while marking and labeling must follow MIL-STD-129, including hazard communication as mandated by 29 CFR 1910.1200. Item unique identification is not required per service customer request, and no barcoding standard is explicitly defined. The contract includes numerous DFARS and FAR clauses governing cybersecurity, export control, subcontracting, small business representation, and environmental compliance, including mandatory adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information. Technical data associated with the item is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, restricting disclosure to foreign persons without prior authorization, and access is limited to contractors approved under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program with completed DLA training and questionnaires. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through WAWF, and payment is subject to electronic submission requirements under DFARS 252.232-7003 and 252.232-7006. Pricing details are not provided in the solicitation, and the contract type is unspecified, though it incorporates fixed-price clauses including changes and default provisions. The solicitation mandates compliance with DPAS priority ratings and prohibits acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment from restricted entities, while also enforcing whistleblower protections, restrictions on former DoD official compensation, and requirements for hazardous material labeling. All proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS, and offerors are required to self-certify their small business status, UEI