SPACER, RING

The contract for the procurement of 137 ring spacers, identified by NSN 5365-00-340-5650, is issued under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-617V by the Defense Logistics Agency through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. Delivery is required within 256 days after award to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with FOB origin terms and acceptance occurring at the manufacturer’s facility. The item is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and must comply with comprehensive packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including drying preservation and barcoding. The contractor must adhere to DLA-specific packaging guidelines and ensure physical identification of bare items per RQ017. The contract mandates compliance with export control regulations under DFARS 252.225-7048, restricting technical data subject to ITAR or EAR from disclosure to foreign persons or entities unless the contractor holds approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, has completed mandated DLA export control training, and is authorized by DLA. Cybersecurity requirements include adherence to NIST SP 800-171, implementation of Safeguarding Covered Defense Information per 252.204-7012, and achievement of CMMC Level 2 certification. The supplier must also comply with hazardous materials handling standards under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and submit Safety Data Sheets, while avoiding prohibited substances such as hexavalent chromium. Transportation of supplies by sea must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained. The solicitation applies the Type of Contract Alternate I, indicating a firm-fixed-price arrangement under simplified acquisition procedures, and requires submission through the DIBBS portal by August 13, 2026. Offerors must maintain an active UEI and CAGE code, and represent their small business socioeconomic status if applicable. Payment processing is exclusively through WAWF, and all invoicing must be submitted electronically. Inspection and acceptance authority rests with the government at origin, with quality assurance governed by SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 systems and requiring zero non-conformances. Additional clauses cover whistleblower protections, contractor reporting obligations, electronic payment instructions, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration and unauthorized obligations. Historical pricing data is provided for