Handle,retainer

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through DLA office SPE4A7, is soliciting quotes for three each of Handle, Retainer (NSN 8140-01-018-3845) under RFQ SPE4A727T2219, with quotes due November 4, 2026 via DIBBS. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used, and the solicitation type is Fast Auto Evaluation.

Delivery is FOB Origin with inspection at origin, to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The quantity is three EA with a plus/minus 0% variance and no quantity flexibility. Delivery is due within 166 days, with an original required delivery date of April 23, 2027. Offerors shipping from outside the contiguous United States must include transportation costs to a contiguous U.S. location in the FOB Origin price under the First Destination Transportation program.

The item is designated a Critical Application Item with export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR. Offerors must hold approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and DLA approval to access that data. The manufacturer's inspection system must comply with SAE AS9003, or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003. Packaging follows ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129. The attachment cautions offerors on domestic content restrictions, including the Berry Amendment at the $150,000 threshold and DFARS 252.225-7001, 252.225-7006, 252.225-7012, and 252.225-7015.

The attachment cites a HUBZone price evaluation preference under FAR 52.219-4, requiring SBA certification, along with FAR 52.219-14 limitations on subcontracting and FAR 52.219-33 nonmanufacturer rule applicability with a 500-employee threshold for non-manufacturers. The procurement history shows a prior award to CAGE 54297 under contract SP045098MAG57 for 56 units at $125.00 per unit on June 26, 1998. The NAICS code is 332994, and the PSC is 8140.