SPACER, TAPERED

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-772M, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC on September 21, 2026, is for the procurement of 96 tapered spacers used as bottom front battery box covers (NSN 5365-01-380-7340). The requirement falls under NAICS code 332510 and specifies a need ship date of March 17, 2027, with a final required delivery date of August 15, 2027. Delivery is set as FOB Origin, with the shipping destination located in Phoenix, Arizona. The procurement is managed under the First Destination Transportation program, and payment requests must be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract imposes strict quality and regulatory standards, requiring manufacturers to maintain inspection systems compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, utilizing zero-based sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Technical data for this item is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, requiring contractors to have approved JCP certification and specific DLA authorizations. Additionally, the solicitation emphasizes compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, prohibits the use of additive manufacturing without authorization, and provides a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns.