BOAST RFOP - Diffuser Assembly - NSN: 2540-01-200-5821

This Request for Order Proposal (RFOP), ID PANDTA-26-P-0000 032936, is a competitive solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA). Under the Basic Ordering Agreement Sustainment Track (BOAST) program, the Government is seeking proposals to award a Firm-Fixed-Price order for 76 Diffuser Assemblies (NSN: 2540-01-200-5821, Part No: 12324202) and an unexercised option for 76 additional units. The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333413, with a maximum size standard of 500 employees. To be eligible for award, vendors must have a fully executed BOAST Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) in place prior to the response deadline. Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with price evaluated for reasonableness. Deliverables must be shipped FOB Destination to DLA Distribution Anniston in Anniston, Alabama, with a target delivery schedule of 300 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO). Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin. The procurement is subject to strict regulatory compliance, including Buy American/Trade Agreements, Military Preservation and Packing standards (MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1D), Operations Security (OPSEC) training, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling, and demilitarization requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

This Department of Defense document details the Special Packaging Instructions (SPI No. AK12005821) for the Diffuser Assembly (Part/Drawing No. 12324202, CAGE 19207), which falls under National Stock Number 2540-01-200-5821. The instructions outline the precise preservation, cleaning, drying, and packing procedures required to meet federal and military standards. Specifically, the Diffuser Assembly requires military preservation conforming to MIL-STD-2073-1D, Method 32, and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Preparation steps dictate placing the turret airflow control handle in the closed position, wrapping the part in polyethylene wrap, securing it with tape, and positioning specified pads and rollups inside the designated container. For Level A packing, a cleated plywood box conforming to ASTM-D6251 is required. For Level B, the unit container serves as the shipping container when sealed and reinforced per ASTM-D1974. If total shipments to a single destination exceed 125 pounds, the exterior packs must be palletized. The document includes a detailed Bill of Materials outlining the specifications, quantities, and dimensions for packaging components, including polyethylene wrap, corrugated rollups and pads, a heat-sealed barrier bag, and inner and outer shipping containers. These instructions ensure the safe, standardized transport and storage of the diffuser assembly within federal supply chains.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued Amendment 002 for Request for Order Proposal (RFOP) PANDTA-26-P-0000 032936. This competitive solicitation seeks firm-fixed-price proposals for 76 Diffuser Assemblies (NSN: 2540-01-200-5821, Part No: 12324202) under the Basic Ordering Agreement Sustainment Track (BOAST) program, along with two unexercised options for an additional 76 units each. This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 333413, with a size standard of up to 500 employees. To be eligible for award, vendors must possess a fully executed BOAST Basic Ordering Agreement prior to the response deadline on September 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. The government's delivery objective is within 300 days after receipt of order, with shipping designated as FOB Destination to DLA Distribution Anniston and inspection/acceptance at origin. Award will be made to the responsible BOA holder submitting the lowest-priced, reasonable proposal. No separate technical proposal is required; submission consists solely of the completed and signed pricing sheet. The technical and quality requirements dictate compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, military preservation and packaging (MIL-STD-129 and 2073-1D), Demilitarization and Trade Security Controls, Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) procedures, and Operations Security (OPSEC) Level I training. export-controlled Technical Data Packages (TDP) must be accessed via SAM.gov by certified contractors.