TIE DOWN, CARGO, AIRCRAFT

The Department of Defense, through the DLA Aviation ASC, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of 126 aircraft cargo tie-down restraint assemblies (NSN 1670-00-406-2657). The solicitation requires the contractor to perform First Article Testing on one unit and maintain a manufacturer inspection system compliant with ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent standard. Delivery is requested by July 16, 2028, with shipments designated as FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas. This procurement is subject to strict export controls under ITAR and EAR, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and specific DLA authorization to access technical data. Compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment is mandatory, and the government may apply a price evaluation preference for SBA-certified HUBZone small businesses. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while electronic invoicing and receiving reports must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin.