Latch assembly

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes under RFQ SPE4A727T3319, issued by DLA office SPE4A7 for one unit (1 AY) of latch assembly, NSN 5342-01-212-4901, with quotes due November 13, 2026 via DIBBS. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," so the procurement is open to all offerors.

The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation type under PSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Pricing is fixed-price FOB Origin with inspection at destination under FAR 52.246-2. Delivery is due within 322 days of award, and the RFQ attachment lists a required delivery date of October 2, 2027. Per the RFQ attachment, delivery goes to DLA Distribution San Diego, 3581 Cummings Road, San Diego, California 92136-3581. The source describes the buy as a candidate for automated award, and automated solicitations containing first article test requirements are excluded from automated award. Expedited delivery is encouraged, and offerors are advised to submit their best possible delivery schedules.

The item is designated a critical application item requiring source inspection. Offerors must hold approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, and the item carries ITAR/EAR export-control restrictions on technical data. Other requirements include CMMC Level 2 certification, a manufacturing inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, DFARS Buy American compliance, a mercury prohibition, hazardous material identification, and packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Offerors obtain the complete bid set from DISC-SD, which references numerous technical drawings in Naval Sea Systems Command specifications.