W519TC-26-Q-A014 Gage Plugs (Not Go Plain)

The contract involves the procurement of Gage Plugs (Not Go Plain) for the U.S. Army, specifically supporting the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333914, emphasizing the importance of small business participation. The solicitation, posted on December 1, 2025, with a response deadline of December 10, 2025, seeks a firm fixed-price purchase order awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor. The scope includes manufacturing and quality assurance of the gages, with detailed technical drawings and quality provisions incorporated by reference, ensuring compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-1916, and MIL-STD-129, among others. The deliverables include initial first article testing, followed by scheduled deliveries, with the first delivery due around mid-January 2026 and subsequent shipments shortly thereafter, all shipped FOB destination to Rock Island. The contract emphasizes strict quality assurance and inspection requirements, including 100% inspection for critical features, certification of conformance, and adherence to detailed standards for materials, surface finishes, and markings. The contractor must implement cybersecurity measures aligned with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, report cyber incidents within 72 hours, and comply with export control and telecommunications restrictions. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service via electronic invoicing in WAWF, with specific instructions for marking and packaging to meet military standards, including Data Matrix barcodes and MIL-STD-130 compliant labels. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering ethics, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and quality assurance, but does not specify evaluation factors or detailed pricing information within the provided documentation. Overall, the contract reflects a comprehensive requirement for manufacturing, quality control, security, and logistical compliance tailored to military specifications and standards.