SUPPORT, STRUCTURAL

This solicitation, numbered SPE4A7-26-T-635H, seeks three units of a structural support item identified by NSN 1560-01-684-9185 for delivery to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with a required delivery window of 208 days after order award, targeting a need ship date of March 14, 2027. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Aviation division, with Mel Astatike as the primary point of contact. The contract type is fixed-price, and automated award may apply due to the absence of First Article Test requirements, though the HUBZone price evaluation preference remains active. Offerors must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including specific identifiers RQ011, RQ017, RP001, and others, which govern marking, packaging, and removal of government identification. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-129 and either ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials or TQ requirement IP025 for hazardous materials as defined by FED-STD-313, with DLA requirements taking precedence. All items must be inspected and accepted at origin, with quality verification governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 using zero-defect acceptance criteria; critical, major, and minor attributes must align with VII, IV, and II verification levels, while unspecified attributes default to major. Export control restrictions apply as the item is subject to ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring contractors to hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete mandatory training, and receive DLA authorization to access controlled technical data under DFARS 252.225-7048. Cybersecurity requirements mandate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors, as well as safeguarding covered defense information per FAR 252.204-7012. Contractors must adhere to prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, toxic materials, and acquisition from Communist Chinese military companies, and must not utilize mandatory arbitration agreements. Electronic invoicing through WAWF is mandatory, requiring simultaneous submission of invoices and receiving reports unless an exception applies. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration, submit required representations including