Solicitation B2 Ctg Cad/Pad Part

This solicitation, FA8213-26-R-3052, issued by the Department of Defense through the FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk office at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, seeks suppliers for Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD), classified as Critical Safety Items, to support aircraft egress systems. The contract requires full compliance with stringent military packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-130, and AFMCI 24-201, with specific requirements for Unique Item Identification using Data Matrix ECC 200 barcodes and mandatory inclusion of Manufacturer’s Part Number, Serial Number, Lot Number, and Julian Date of Manufacture. All items must be packaged to protect electrostatic sensitive devices using ANSI/ESD S20.20 compliant materials and labeled accordingly, while hazardous materials such as Line Item 0001 (NSN 1377-01-521-3457 ES) must adhere to DOT Class 1.4S and UN0173 shipping regulations under 49 CFR Parts 100-185. The acquisition is unrestricted with NAICS code 325920 and requires offerors to be pre-qualified sources, with new applicants submitting detailed qualification packages prior to award. Proposals must be submitted by July 7, 2026, and are subject to evaluation under a best value source selection process where technical merit significantly outweighs price, though both factors are integral. The technical evaluation focuses on the offeror’s qualified vendor status, technical approach, quality control procedures, work breakdown structure, and realistic scheduling with defined milestones, all to be submitted in searchable digital formats compliant with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Pricing must be reasonable and supported by cost or pricing data per FAR provisions, with payment processing mandated through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system using designated DoDAACs and document types based on CLIN structure. Contract administration requires adherence to numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions for changes, termination, bankruptcy, disputes, and liability limitations, with additional compliance obligations under NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity and CUI protection, Buy American Act requirements, Defense Priorities and Allocations System, and Organizational Conflict of Interest rules. All deliverables