SPRRA226R0068-IBAS-LIMITED SOURCE-NSN:4935016071825/ PN: 13680141

The solicitation SPRRA226R0068 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, requests proposals for a firm fixed-price procurement related to a Tow System Evaluation identified by NSN 4935-01-607-1825 and part number 13680141. The contract is a negotiated solicitation using a limited-source approach without any set-asides, under NAICS code 334514 (Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media). The procurement requires strict adherence to military packaging, preservation, and marking standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging, MIL-STD-130 for item identification marking, and MIL-STD-129 for shipment labeling. Wood packaging materials must meet ISPM-15 standards with traceability and heat treatment, and certain preservatives like pentachlorophenol are prohibited. Electronic components must mitigate tin whisker risks per SAE AS5553, and unique item identification using automatic identification technology such as Data Matrix barcodes is mandated. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination (DLA Distribution in Tobyhanna, PA), under FOB destination terms. The contractor bears responsibility for ensuring all supplies conform prior to delivery, with government oversight and rights to inspect, test, and require remedial actions for nonconforming items. Quality requirements reference compliance with ISO 9001:2015 (with exclusions), GEIA standards for lead-free controls and tin whisker mitigation, counterfeit parts prevention (SAE AS5553), and other applicable FAR clauses including 52.246-2 and 52.246-16. The evaluation criteria for award are based on a lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, requiring proposals to meet all mandatory technical, certification, and cost data criteria before price consideration; no trade-offs between price and technical aspects are permitted. Administrative provisions include electronic invoicing through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) with no specific payment office detailed. Contract administration includes stringent controls for engineering changes requiring Defense Contract Management Agency validation and approval of Engineering Change Proposals via DD Form 1692, with no manufacturing permitted until approval. The solicitation mandates submission of all proposals via a single PDF file to the point of contact, Kristen Woodard, by May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM local time. No pricing or quantity data are currently provided in the solicitation documents, and no security clearance or key personnel clauses appear. Overall, the contract emphasizes strict regulatory compliance, quality assurance, traceability, and adherence to military specifications in packaging, marking