Backplane Assembly

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking of materials for military packaging as prescribed in the contract. It ensures adherence to various Department of Defense (DoD) standards, industry standards, and government regulations.

• Adherence to Standards: Offerors must comply with AFMC Form 158, DoD Military Standards, ASTM International, ANSI, DoD specifications, FAR/DAR Clauses, and other relevant documentation.
• Military Packaging: Utilize MIL-STD-2073-1 for developing military packaging, including special packaging instructions for specific item categories and hazardous materials. Compliance with DoD 5220.22M is required for classified material.
• Commercial Packaging: Apply ASTM D3951 for preservation, packaging, packing, and markings for specific commodities as prescribed.
• Marking Requirements: Use MIL-STD-129 for military marking, labels, and shipment planning. This includes applying DD Form 1574 or 1574-1 tags/labels indicating material condition.
• Phytosanitary Measures: Comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) for wood packaging material used in international trade.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection: Adhere to procedures for packing, marking, and labeling materials sensitive to electrostatic forces, referencing MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, and MIL-STD-129.
• Item Type Storage Code (ITSC): Comply with ITSC requirements as per AFMCI24-201.
• Palletized Unit Loads: Apply MIL-STD-147 for preparation and shipment of bonded palletized unit loads.
• Specialized Shipping Containers: Utilize MIL-STD-648 for design guidelines and tests for specialized shipping containers.
• Hazardous Materials: Ensure shipments are prepared, labeled, certified, and comply with ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, and IMDG regulations. Packaging must meet DOT or UN specifications. Competent Authority Approval (CAA) may be required. Prepare and submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313.
• SPIRES: Contractors can use the Special Packaging Instructions Retrieval & Exchange System (SPIRES) website for item packaging requirements.
• Reusable Containers: Safeguard and ensure received reusable shipping containers meet AFMC Form 158 requirements. Dispose of or replace unserviceable containers.
• Reporting Discrepancies: Use Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR) for reporting improperly packed assets.
• ASSIST: Use the ASSIST website to access specifications, standards, and data item descriptions.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implied to be for the duration of the contract.

• Strict adherence to numerous military and industry standards.
• Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous materials.
• Reporting of supply discrepancies via WebSDR.
• Use of specific forms and labels (e.g., DD Form 1574).
• Potential need for Competent Authority Approval for hazardous material shipments.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for supplies, identified by Solicitation Number SPRHA4-26-Q-0175. The specific item is a "BACKPLANE ASSEMBLY" with NSN 5998-01-285-9176, End Item F-16. The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: Innovative Solutions & Support Inc. and Lockheed.

• The primary deliverable is a "BACKPLANE ASSEMBLY" (NSN: 5998-01-285-9176).

• Items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130.

• Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951.

• Supply chain traceability documentation is required.

• Unique Item Identification (UID) is required for the item.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but offers must hold prices firm for 120 days.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quotations are due by close of business on 9 MAR 2026.

• Early and partial deliveries are acceptable.

• The evaluation criteria will primarily be "Price or Cost," with all other factors combined being "Significantly Less Important than Cost or Price."

• This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources (Innovative Solutions & Support Inc., CAGE OEUWO and Lockheed CAGE 81755).

• It is noted as "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• Solicitation approved for U.S. Contractors Only.

• The document includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering various aspects such as payment, inspection, acceptance, packaging, marking, and contractor responsibilities.