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SPE7LX-26-U-007KFederal

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Solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-007K is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate for the procurement of Track Assembly, Chute (NSN 1005-01-239-4199). This requirement may result in a unilateral Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for a one-year period with a maximum value of 350,000.00 USD. The estimated quantity is 142 units, with a delivery lead time of 139 days after receipt of order. The procurement is conducted under the First Destination Transportation program and utilizes the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment. The contract carries stringent technical and security requirements, including CMMC Level 2 certification and compliance with ITAR and EAR export controls. Contractors must adhere to DLA packaging and marking standards, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, and maintain supply chain traceability documentation. Key legal and regulatory clauses include the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and various FAR and DFARS provisions regarding trafficking in persons and the safeguarding of covered defense information. Notably, the government will not evaluate offers utilizing additive manufacturing, and a price evaluation preference is available for HUBZone concerns. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination.

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DLA seeks 142 track assembly chutes; one-year IDC max value 350,000 USD.

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Department Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATEView Agency

NAICS

332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories ManufacturingView NAICS

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USA

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SPE7LX-26-U-007K - Request for Quotations

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE
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OfficeUSA
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TRACK ASSEMBLY,CHUTE
TRACK ASSEMBLY,CHUTE
RD005: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RD001: DEMILITARIZATION: SMALL ARMS WEAPONS AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
(CATEGORY I MUNITIONS LIST ITEMS, CATEGORY I-DODM 4160.28-VOL.3)
RD002, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION APPLIES
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
RQ018: CONTRACTOR RETENTION OF SUPPLY CHAIN TRACEABILITY DOCUMENTATION
(AUG 2016)
This item requires supply chain traceability documentation in accordance with DLA Directive (DLAD) Procurement Notes #C03 Contractor Retention of Supply Chain Traceability Documentation (AUG 2016)#. The full text of C03 can be found in the DLAD Procurement Notes on the Web at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx. http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx. (End of TQ Requirement)
RQ032: EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA
This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. NSN/Part Number: 1005-01-239-4199 Quantity: 142 AY Purchase Request: 1000244701QTY: 142 Delivery: 139 days ADO

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