SPACER, RING

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-635M seeks the procurement of 23 units of a spacer ring identified by NSN 5365-00-340-5948, with delivery required 54 days after award to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR, prohibiting any disclosure or transfer of associated technical data to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, and access is restricted to contractors with JCP certification, completed DLA training, and approved status. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including dry preservation, fiberboard box unit containers, plastic bag intermediate packaging, and compliant barcoding for DoD supply chain tracking. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with zero non-conformances required under MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4 sampling standards, and quality compliance governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract imposes numerous compliance obligations under FAR and DFARS, including cybersecurity safeguards mandated by 252.204-7012 requiring NIST SP 800-171 controls for Covered Defense Information, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018, and environmental restrictions on hazardous materials under 252.223-7006 and 252.223-7008. Offerors must comply with employment and ethics clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, whistleblower rights, and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through WAWF using approved document types, and while no pricing is provided, the contract type remains unspecified, pending insertion by the Contracting Officer. Small business participation is anticipated, with required representations on size status and socioeconomic certification to be submitted via SAM.gov and Section K, including joint venture disclosures if applicable. All proposals must be submitted via DIBBS by the August 17, 2026 deadline, with FOB Origin terms transferring title and risk to the government at the contractor’s location.