1630-01-678-3355(26-R-0266)

The contract involves the procurement of 29 Rigger Strut Assemblies with NSN 1630-01-678-3355 and part number 201612170-10, intended for use on C-130 landing gear systems, under solicitation SPRHA1-26-R-0266 issued by the Department of Defense through DLA Aviation at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The solicitation, which was issued on January 6, 2026, and closed for responses on February 9, 2026, is structured as a sealed bid procurement with firm fixed pricing and is explicitly designated as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 336413 for aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. The evaluation for award is heavily weighted toward price or cost, with non-cost factors considered significantly less important, indicating an LPTA methodology. Contractors must comply with stringent quality standards including AS9100 for aerospace quality management and adhere to all applicable military specifications for packaging, marking, and identification. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129R, requiring use of the 13-digit NSN and contract number on shipping containers, Code 39 barcoding, and proper hazardous material labeling, while item-level identification must meet MIL-STD-130 with IUID compliance. First article testing is mandated under FAR clauses 52.209-4 with Alternate I and Alternate II, and acceptance occurs at destination unless otherwise specified by CLIN. All deliveries are directed to DLA Distribution Depot Hill DDHU in Hill AFB, Utah, with F.O.B. terms varying by contract line item. The contract mandates adherence to cybersecurity requirements per NIST SP 800-171 for CUI protection, prohibition of ozone-depleting substances and human trafficking, and compliance with defense trade restrictions. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and supply chain traceability records must be retained for ten years after final payment. Although the overall contract value is not disclosed, the scope requires suppliers to provide fully documented, compliant parts with complete engineering data, manufacturing qualification records, and safety data sheets, ensuring operational readiness and long-term logistical support for critical aircraft components.