AWARD NOTICE: Contract SPRTA1-20-C-0039 for New Manufacture of KC-135 Data Interface Units, NSN 7025-01-525-6110 NT (DLA Solicitation SPRTA1-19-R-0472)

The contract SPRTA1-20-C-0039, awarded to Rockwell Collins, Inc., involves the new manufacture of KC-135 Data Interface Units, specifically NSN 7025-01-525-6110 NT. The award, effective as of September 8, 2020, totals $1,281,728 and designates Cedar Rapids, Iowa as the place of performance. This contract was issued under solicitation SPRTA1-19-R-0472 by DLA Aviation, a Department of Defense agency based at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413, relating to aerospace product manufacturing, and was awarded through a sole-source justification, indicating a non-competitive acquisition process. Key points of contact for the contract are Erin Akin and James Chandler, both affiliated with the Air Force office responsible for oversight. This contract supports the production and delivery of critical components for the KC-135 aircraft, ensuring continued operational capability of the fleet.