TRANSMITTER SUBASSE (26-R-0265)

Other / Unclassified

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

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking of materials for military packaging.

• Adherence to AFMC Form 158, Packing Requirements, and various Department of Defense (DoD) Military Standards, ASTM International, ANSI, DoD specifications, and FAR/DAR Clauses.

• Development of military packaging using MIL-STD-2073-1, including specific codes and instructions for special group categories and hazardous materials.

• Application of preservation, packaging, packing, and markings for specific commodities as prescribed on AFMC Form 158, using ASTM D3951.

• Compliance with MIL-STD-129 for military marking for shipment and storage, including labels, tags, and symbols for identification and handling.

• Use of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) for wood packaging material in international trade.

• Adherence to electrostatic material procedures (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20, MIL-STD-129) for solid-state devices sensitive to electrostatic forces.

• Compliance with Item Type Storage Code (ITSC) requirements.

• Application of MIL-STD-147 for palletized unit loads and MIL-STD-648 for specialized shipping containers.

• Ensuring hazardous shipments comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, IATA, and IMDG codes.

• Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313.

• Packaging must meet "DOT specification or a United Nation (UN) specification" manufactured in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 178.

• A Competent Authority Approval (CAA) may be required for hazardous material functions.

• Contractor's Test Report and signed certification for package configuration meeting CFR and UN requirements must be available.

Not specified in this document.

• Reusable containers must meet AFMC Form 158 requirements and be suitable for return shipment; unserviceable containers must be disposed of and replaced.
• Reporting of discrepancies via Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR) is required for improperly packed assets.
• Contractors may use the SPIRES website to retrieve packaging requirements or search for Special Packaging Instruction drawings.
• Access to ASSIST website for specifications, standards, and data item descriptions is required.
• Applicable Government Packaging Documents are listed, and the most recent revision should be utilized.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, a Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) for the "TRANSMITTER SUBASSEMBLY, RADAR" (NSN 5840-01-617-0146), details the specific requirements for military preservation, packaging, marking, and closure. It serves as a guide for contractors to ensure the item is packaged in accordance with military standards for protection and transport.

• Military Preservation: Specifies methods like MIL-STD-2073, with options for serviceable and unserviceable methods.
• Cleaning & Drying: Requires adherence to MIL-STD-2073.
• Preservative: Not applicable (N/A).
• Marking: Mandates marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including the SPI number and instructions regarding reusable containers and bottom lag bolts.
• Closure: Details closure requirements based on ASTM D6256 for Level A and Level B.
• Container Specifications: Provides detailed dimensions (Length, Width, Depth) for both interior (Level A/B) and exterior (Level A/B) containers, along with gross cubic feet and weight, and design fragility.
• Bill of Materials: Lists specific components for packaging, including corner straps, washers, bolts, banding, cushioning, shrouds, nuts, carriage bolts, end ties, bases, and skids, along with their respective quantities, sizes, and material specifications (e.g., ASTM D3953, ASME B18.2.1, ASTM D6199).
• International Standards: Addresses International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15, requiring debarked and heat-treated wood packaging material for international trade, with specific certification and marking requirements.
• Revisions: Includes a revision history, with Revision A adding a distribution statement, destruction notice, and updating dimensions/BOM.

Bidders responding to solicitations for this item must understand and comply with these packaging instructions. Failure to adhere to these specifications can lead to rejection of goods or non-compliance with contract requirements. The document outlines the exact materials, methods, and dimensions required for packaging, which may impact production planning and costs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) that specifies engineering drawings and related data. It serves to inform bidders about the required or available technical documentation for the opportunity.

• Document Number: HILL AFB FORM 462
• Manufacturer: APPLIED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INC
• Reference Number: 62704-1
• End Item: TRANSMITTER SUBASSE
• NSN: 5840016170146FD
• Standard Engineering Text: Includes a note regarding the release of data to foreign entities, requiring approval from the Foreign Disclosure Office.
• Furnished Method Code Legend: Provides definitions for how documents are supplied (e.g., with solicitation, upon request, vendor drawing).

This EDL indicates that the "HILL AFB FORM 462" is associated with the "TRANSMITTER SUBASSE" and is furnished with the solicitation. Bidders should review this form to understand the specific engineering data requirements and availability for this opportunity. The note regarding foreign disclosure is also critical for understanding data handling restrictions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical Systems. The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: DRS Training and Control Systems (12339) and APPLIED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INC (3Z966). Less than a truckload shipment is acceptable and authorized.

• The solicitation includes line items for a "First Article Required" and "Production Article."

• Specific items include NSN: 5840-01-617-0146 FD, TRANSMITTER SUBASSE, Manufacturer Part Number 12339, with associated document FD20202600265.

• First Article Test Plan (IAW DD 1423-1) and First Article Test Report are required.

• IUID (Item Unique Identification) is required.

• Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program applies.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated but implies a Firm Fixed Price structure for the articles.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 120 calendar days.

• Offers are due by 9-FEB-2026, 2:00 PM.

• Evaluation will consider Price or Cost as the primary factor, with other factors being "Significantly Less Important than Cost or Price."

• The cost of first article testing or engineering review will be a factor in the evaluation.

• This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: DRS Training and Control Systems (12339) & APPLIED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INC (3Z966).

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, payment, inspection, acceptance, packaging, marking, and representations and certifications.