CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single structural support component identified by NSN 1560-00-780-5535, with a delivery requirement of 458 days from order, to be furnished FOB origin at New Cumberland, PA. The item is subject to stringent technical, quality, and cybersecurity standards as defined by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced via RA001, and must comply with DFARS and FAR clauses governing inspection at origin, configuration change management, and export control. Technical data associated with the item is subject to ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring strict handling procedures, including prior authorization for any export or disclosure to foreign persons, and restricting access to only those contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA export control training, and approved access credentials. The contractor must maintain CMMC Level 2 certification through an accredited C3PAO and implement comprehensive cybersecurity safeguards aligned with NIST SP 800-171, as mandated by clauses 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, ensuring protection of covered defense information. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for labeling, barcoding, and palletization, with hazardous materials packaged according to FED-STD-313 and TQ requirement IP025, while non-hazardous items follow ASTM D3951; Item Unique Identification is waived per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i), but physical bare item marking is required. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the contractor’s facility, requiring adherence to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 quality systems and submission of a First Article Testing report within 180 days of award. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow, compliance with U.S.-flag vessel requirements for ocean shipments, and formal Engineering Change Proposals for any design modifications. Payment and administrative functions are processed under Department of Defense activity address codes, with no specific contract value or pricing schedule disclosed. The contracting office is ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV within the Department of Defense, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by the deadline of August 13, 2026, with no small business set-aside designated