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Solicitation from DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: PA. Response deadline: Apr 15, 2026. Industry: NAICS 336413 • PSC 1730.
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ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)|19|||||||||||||||||||| INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)|2||| HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT|8|ISO 9001 or its equivalent|||||||| STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)|1|| WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)|16|INVOICE AND RECEIVING REPORT (COMBO)||TBD|SPRPA1|TBD|TBD|SEE SCHEDULE|TBD|SEE SCHEDULE|||||||N/A| NAVY USE OF ABILITYONE SUPPORT CONTRACTOR - RELEASE OF OFFEROR INFORMATION (3-18))|1|| VALUE ENGINEERING (JUN 2020)|3|||| INTEGRITY OF UNIT PRICES (NOV 2021)|1|| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026)|4||||| WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUN 2003)|6|12 months after the date of the last delivery under this contract,|45 days after the date of the last delivery under this contract,||||| EQUAL OPPORTUITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026)|4||||| TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (OCT 2024)|2||| FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL--CONTRACTOR TESTING (DEV 2026-O0042)(FEB 2026)|10||||||||||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC (FEB 2024)|11|||||||||||| LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--HIGH-VALUE ITEMS (FEB 1997)|1|| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS-PROHIBITION (DEC 2023)|12||||||||||||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024))|5|||||| BUY AMERICAN--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024)|1|| ROYALTY INFORMATION (APR 1984)|1|| INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (DEV 2026-O0048)(MAR 2026)|2||| NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ANDENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008))|2||X| EVALUATION OF FIRST ARTICLE TESTING|3|||X| This amendment replaces Drawing Update Sheet TDR 25-10103 with TDR 25-10043. Drawing Update Sheet TDR 25-10103 does not apply to this procurement-- Drawing Update Sheet TDR 25-10043 is incorporated and applicable to this RFP. The due date is extended to 15JAN2026, 1400 EST. This is a NEW SPARES requirement. No drawings are available for this solicitation. For Critical Safety Items (CSI), DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference. For items for which Government inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the source, DLAD clause 52.246-9004, Product Verification Testing, is incorporated by reference. DLAD clauses can be viewed at http://www.dla.mil/Acquisition/Pages/DLAD.aspx. As applicable, DFARS clause 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems, is incorporated by reference. All Clauses not applicable to this document are self-deleting. \ 1. SCOPE 1.1 . Markings shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-130. 1.2 PRE-AWARD / POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS: Due to the critical use of this item and its quality history, a pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for all new manufacturers. For all previous sources, a post-award conference may be recommended. 1.3 The components being acquired under this solicitation have been classified as Flight Critical requiring engineering source approval by the Naval Air Systems Command. Only those companies who have submitted requests for source approval and been approved will be eligible for award under this solicitation. Any company not previously approved may submit a Source Approval Request to the contracting officer, Naval Inventory Control Point, (See Block 10 of the SF33 for name and code). The Source Approval Request shall contain the following documentation and shall be submitted by the closing date of this solicitation: (A) Copy of complete configuration drawings for a similar item(s) which your company has produced within the past three years, including test procedures for which your company (1) has been qualified to manufacture and (2) which is similar, i.e., requires the same materials, manufacturing processes, inspections, tolerances and similar application as the item(s) for which you are seeking approval. (B) Copy of the complete process/operation sheets used to manufacuture the similar item, including but not limited to, detailed shop sketches. These plans must note those operations and processes performed by subcontractors/ vendors. (C) Complete copies of purchase orders, shipping documents, etc. that document delivery of production quantities of the part to the Original Equipment Manufacturer or Military service. Provide the most recent copies of the documents. (D) A detailed comparative analysis of the differences/similarities between the similar part and the part(s) for which you are seeking approval. This analysis should include materials, configuration, tolerances, process requirements, dimensions, castings, forgings, etc. (E) Copy of inspection method sheets used in the manufacturing and at final inspection. These sheets should include actual tolerance, print requirements, inspection devices, sources performing the operation and level of inspection. Critical characteristics should be discernible from all other characteristics. The above requirements are a subset of requirements specified in the ASO Source Approval Information Brochure dated January 1995. The submission of this data subset is contingent upon and in consideration of the submitting contractor meeting all other requirements specified in this solicitation to include a bilateral agreement with MDA which includes availability of complete data, MRB disposition, etc. Any company not having such agreement, but desiring to seek engineering source approval, will be required to submit data meeting all requirements of the ASO/NAVICP Source Approval Brochure. 1.4 Sampling rates (AQLs) indicated below shall be used in accordance with ANSI Z1.4 for Single Sampling and a General Inspection Level of II. 1.5 In addition to the 100% PCO Mandatory, critical and major characteristics, attributes for plating, hardness and non-destructive testing will be inspected one hundred percent. 1.6 Contractor shall develop a system for identification of individual piece parts for traceability purposes. Markings shall not be permanent. 1.7 An AQL of 1.5 will be used for Class 3 threads and dimensions, and geometric feature controls with a tolerance range of .010 or less. 1.8 For minor characteristics, a sampling rate determined by the contractor and subject to QAR approval will be used. 1.9 The material covered in this contract/purchase order will be used in a crucial shipboard system enabling the launch and/or recovery of aircraft. The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in a serious personnel injury, loss of life, loss of vital shipboard systems or loss of aircraft. Therefore,the material has been designated as Critical material and special control procedures are invoked to ensure receipt of correct material. 1.10 Articles to be furnished hereunder shall be manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with ;6532D787; drawing number ( ;(80020); ) ;REVISION T; , Revision ;NAWC LAKEHURST; and all details and specifications referenced therein. 1.11 Unless expressly provided for elsewhere in this clause, equipment such as fixtures, jigs, dies, patterns, mylars, special tooling, test equipment, or any other manufacturing aid required for the manufacture and/or testing of the subject item(s) will not be provided by the Government or any other source and is the sole responsibility of the contractor. The foregoing applies notwithstanding any reference to such equipment or the furnishing thereof that may be contained in any drawing or referenced specification. 1.12 If MIL-STD-454 is referenced in the drawings or in the specification, the contractor is expected to show compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS DRAWING DATA=6300-001 |80020| G| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6530C124 |80020| J| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B068 |80020| L| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B090 |80020| F| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B321 |80020| H| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B466 |80020| N| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532B850 |80020| G| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532C327 |80020| F| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532C456 |80020| K| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532C919 |80020| G| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532C920 |80020| G| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532D785 |80020| L| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532D786 |80020| H| |D| | | | DRAWING DATA=6532D787 |80020| T| |D| | | | 3. REQUIREMENTS Unique Requirements: 1. Interim Inspection Requirements: The following item(s) requires an Interim Inspection at the contractor's location: a. P/N 6532B068-1, Pin-Pivot Restraint and Tow Bar Assembly (CSI): i. Verification of heat treatment per Note 4 of Drawing 6532B068 (C1). ii. Witness of hardness measurements per Note 4 of Drawing 6532B068 (C1). iii. Witness of magnetic particle inspection per Note 6 of Drawing 6532B068 (C2). iv. Witness of dimensional inspection per Drawing 6532B068 (M101, M102). 2. ALRE CSI parts require certification. a. When certified, an ALRE part is marked with a Material Identification Code (MIC). NAWCADLKE QA will provide the MIC to DCMA if the component is source accepted, and after receipt of all associated data. Application of MIC shall be in the same methodology as the drawing note for part marking, and in same area as part marking (next to, above, or below). 3. Receipt inspection and Certification of Sub-Components: a. P/N 6532B068-1 will be certified and marked as directed by NAWCADLKE. 4. Receipt Inspection and Certification of the Top Assembly: a. The receipt Inspection and Certification of the Top Assembly, P/N 6532D787-2, shall occur during the final inspection. 5. Contractor Assist and Part Marking: a. The contractor shall assist on the conduct of the inspections (both final and interim) required that are necessary to certify the critical items specified herein. The contractor shall provide adequate facilities, inspection equipment, and skilled personnel, to support the NAWCADLKE Inspector in the conduct of the interim inspection(s). The contractor shall provide gauges, tools, fixtures, and jigs necessary to perform the inspections. The contractor shall also provide sufficient rigging/material handling services and manpower to setup/configure/operate equipment & machines used to accomplish the inspection task. This contractor assist requirement shall be applicable to 100% of the production quantities. As part of the MRI process, the NAWCADLKE QA representative will provide, in writing, a certification number along with direction for marking the Critical Safety Items (CSI). 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS The paragraphs shown below, when referenced on the QM1006 checklist, provide the detailed Quality Assurance requirements to be used for the particular procurement. These paragraphs shall only apply when the corresponding "Yes" block has been checked on the associated checklist. 1. The solicitation/contract shall contain the NAWCADLKE inspection surveillance clause as follows: a. Because of the critical nature of this material, a representative of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE) is available to furnish technical assistance on Quality Assurance (QA) matters and shall have the option of conducting QA surveillance for the first lot produced under this contract (and all subsequent lots if necessary). This requirement will be performed in conjunction with the government QAS of the cognizant Defense Contract Management Activity and does not abrogate the authority or responsibility of the designated government QAS. The contractor agrees to notify jose.g.torraca.civ@us.navy.mil, NAWC QA section Code BL41600, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5035 and the PCO when the material is scheduled to be presented to the DCMA government QAS for Government inspection and acceptance. This notice shall afford the NAWCADLKE QA representative the option of being present during the inspection. A minimum of fourteen (14) working days is required to arrange the surveillance visit. Notification shall include the following information: Company Name, Cage Code, Phone number, Fax number, Contract number, Point of Contact, Part Nomenclature, Part Number, NIIN, Type of Inspection, and Quantity of parts. b. Due to the critical nature of this item, it is necessary to conduct in-process inspections on critical component features, attributes, or manufacturing processes. The contractor agrees to notify jose.g.torraca.civ@us.navy.mil,NAWC QA section Code BL41600, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5035 and the PCO when material is scheduled for the interim inspection(s) that are identified herein. This notice shall afford the NAWCADLKE QA representative the option of being present during the inspection. A minimum of seven (7) working days is required to arrange the surveillance visit. Notification shall include the following information: Company Name, Cage Code, Phone number, Fax number, Contract number, Point of Contact, Part Nomenclature, Part Number, NIIN, Type of Inspection, and Quantity of parts. 2. The contractor shall perform Quality Conformance and Lot Sampling Inspection for all associated features that are present in the drawings and specifications: a. Features/attributes/requirements classified as Critical and Major on the drawing(s) or within the technical specification shall be inspected and shall have the actual dimensions documented 100%; b. Attributes for plating, hardness, and non-destructive testing shall be inspected 100%; c. Class 3 Threads, dimensions, and geometric feature controls with a tolerance range of .010 or less shall be inspected using an AQL of 1.5 and the General Inspection Level II as defined by ANSI Z1.4. 3. The material covered in this contract/purchase order will be used in a crucial shipboard system supporting the launch and/or recovery of aircraft. The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in a serious personnel injury, loss of life, loss of vital shipboard systems, or loss of aircraft. Therefore, the material has been designated as Critical Safety Item (CSI) material and special control procedures are invoked to ensure receipt of correct material. 4. First Article Testing: The contractor shall conduct First Article testing on this item of ALRE/SE and must address all elements listed below and prepare a First Article Test Report documenting the outcome. Unless otherwise specified, the report and its acceptance shall be per the provisions of the applicable Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). a. Requirements: i. First Article quantity is one (1); in uncoated condition. ii. The First Article shall be available for Government evaluation per the contract schedule. The Evaluation shall be conducted in the presence of the Government personnel. Accordingly, the contractor shall allow time to arrange for NAWC participation in accordance with the "NAWCADLKE Inspection Witness Option"; iii. The contractor shall provide facilities and personnel sufficient to conduct all necessary tests to establish conformance; iv. The contractor shall have available for review all certifications, test reports, in-process inspection documents needed to substantiate product quality; this same documentation shall also be included in the First Article test report; v. The contractor shall, at the time of First Article, have corrected any problem areas deemed significant and documented as deficient by the Government within his/her Quality Assurance system not previously identified during prior evaluations and/or surveys; any problems identified during the conduct of the test will also require correction. b. Testing and evaluation: i. The contractor shall accomplish 100% inspection and/or testing of all critical, major, and minor dimensions and/or requirements identified in the drawings, drawing notes, and process and fabrication specifications.Results shall consist of actual dimensions, measurements, and test outcomes and shall be recorded and included in the First Article test report. c. Acceptance/reject criteria: i. Satisfactorily meeting all requirements cited in the First Article Testing "Requirements" paragraph above and satisfactorily demonstrating 100% conformance to the test and evaluation elements cited in the First Article Testing "Testing and evaluation" paragraph above shall constitute acceptance of the First Article; ii. Failure to meet any of the conditions in the First Article Testing "Requirements" paragraph above or the First Article Testing "Testing and evaluation" paragraph above shall be cause for rejection. d. Delivery: i. The accepted First Article exhibit may be delivered and counted along with the contract production quantities providing the item has not been damaged during testing, and has been found to be conforming; ii. The contractor is responsible for preparing the First Article Test Report in accordance with CDRL's. 5. Production Lot Special Tests: N/A 6. For purposes of this TDR, the term NDT shall refer to the following methods: MT - Magnetic Particle Testing, PT - Penetrant Inspection, UT - Ultrasonic Testing, RT - Radiographic Testing, and VT - Visual Testing. 7. Companies performing NDT shall be NADCAP accredited, or a laboratory accredited by one of the organizations listed below as satisfying ISO 17025 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories). NDT certificates shall be bear the symbols of accreditation and the accreditation body a. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) b. ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) c. International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS) d. National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) e. Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA) f. Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) g. Standards Council of Canada (SCC) 4.1 Review documentation as provided under DD 1423 requirements. 4.2 The test to be performed under the First Article approval clause (FAR 52.209-3) of the contract are listed below 4.2.1 Dimensional test (special) ;APPLIES; 4.2.2 Requirements of: ;NAWC LAKEHURST; 4.2.3 Form ;APPLIES; 4.2.4 Fit ;N/A; 4.2.5 Function ;N/A; 4.2.6 Compliance with drawing ( ;(80020); ) ;6532D787; , Revision ;REVISION T; and specifications referenced therein. 4.3 In addition to the above tests, the First Article(s) to be inspected hereunder shall also be subjected to those tests which will demonstrate that the article(s) comply with the contract requirements 4.4 The contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary parts and repair of the First Article Sample(s) during inspection 4.5 The contractor shall notify the PCO, ACO, and QAR fourteen (14) days prior to conducting the First Article test so that the Government may witness such testing. 4.5.1 The QAR shall be present to witness all First Article Testing. 4.5.2 The following additional personnel shall witness the First Article Testing: ;JOSE TORRACA NAWCADLKE QA REP / Tel: (732)-323-4265 E-mail: jose.g.torraca.civ@us.navy.mil; 4.6 Disposition of FAT samples 4.6.1 ; ; Sample(s) may be destroyed during testing. 4.6.2 ;APPLIES; Unless otherwise provided for in the contract, sample(s) shall remain at the contractor and may be considered as production items under the c…
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