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Solicitation SPE4A6-27-T-014R is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of eight branched wiring harnesses under NSN 5995-01-674-2694. The requirement includes a First Article Test (FAT) for two units and specifies a delivery timeline of 321 days after order. Performance is based on FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the origin by the Defense Contract Management Agency. Technical compliance is mandated across several specific drawings and quality assurance provisions, including QAP 19207 12387119 and 12387121, and requires the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. The contract imposes strict regulatory and security requirements, including CMMC Level 2 certification and adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Technical data is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification for access. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific hazard communication standards for any hazardous materials. While the solicitation is not a small business set-aside, it requires all quotes to be submitted via the DIBBS portal and utilizes the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment processing.

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DLA procurement for eight branched wiring harnesses with strict technical and security requirements.

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Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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335931 - Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing

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2083 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION
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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION
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WIRING HARNESS,BRANCHED
WIRING HARNESS, BRAN
RD005: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) RQ017: PHYSICAL IDENTIFICATION/BARE ITEM MARKING
RD002, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION APPLIES
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: 5995-01-674-2694 Quantity: 8 EA Purchase Request: 7019021627QTY: 8 Delivery: 321 days ADO

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