SPACER, RING

Solicitation SPE4A7-27-T-1293 is a fixed-price contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support ASC Supplier Operator and AF Div for the procurement of 280 ring spacers, identified by NSN 5365-01-340-6100. The acquisition is conducted under the First Destination Transportation program with delivery required within 170 days after the award date, shipping FOB Origin to Tinker AFB. The contract mandates strict quality and technical compliance, requiring manufacturers to maintain inspection systems compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, utilizing sampling methods such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The solicitation includes significant regulatory requirements, including CMMC Level 2 certification and adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Due to the nature of the technical data, offerors must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and DLA authority approval to access export-controlled data subject to ITAR or EAR. Additionally, the contract emphasizes domestic sourcing through the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Evaluation factors include a price preference for SBA-certified HUBZone small businesses, while items produced via additive manufacturing are ineligible for award. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.