VALVE PLATE, HYDRAUL

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-162B seeks 36 units of a hydraulic motor-pump valve plate identified by NSN 1650-01-357-5431, with delivery required 280 days after receipt of order, targeting a need ship date of February 3, 2026, and a final delivery destination at Hill AFB, Utah. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by May 27, 2026, and the resulting contract will be subject to a fixed-price structure, though the exact type is to be determined by the Contracting Officer. Technical and quality compliance is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced through RA001, and packaging and marking must conform to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, including mandatory barcoding and hazardous material labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-2, with quality verification following MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, requiring zero non-conformances for accepted lots unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned AQL levels of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor. The contractor must comply with stringent federal regulations including DFARS clauses prohibiting hexavalent chromium, covered telecommunications equipment from Communist Chinese military companies, and mandating safeguarding of covered defense information per NIST SP 800-171 and 252.204-7012, alongside requirements for employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable procurement, and hazardous material safety data. Payment will be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and invoicing must follow DD Form 1155 protocols. The offeror must represent and certify its small business status, including HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB eligibility where applicable, disclose any joint venture partners with their UEIs, and confirm no use of covered defense equipment or services from restricted entities. All submissions are bound by FAR and DFARS clauses governing changes, default, subcontracting, payment to small business subcontractors, cybersecurity compliance, whistleblower protections, and prohibited arbitration agreements. No pricing details are provided in the