BALLAST, AIRCRAFT

The contract mandates the supply of aircraft ballast items identified by NSN 1680-01-684-3293 and part number 70209-51036-103, with a quantity of six units to be delivered FOB origin within 171 days of contract award, targeting a delivery date of January 1, 2028, though the need ship date is set for January 10, 2027. The procurement is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence over other standards, and all technical and quality provisions referenced by R or I numbers—including configuration change management, cybersecurity certification at CMMC Level 2, supply chain traceability per DLAD Procurement Note C03, and non-tailored ISO 9001:2015 quality requirements—must be fully adhered to by the contractor. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, palletization must follow RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, and government identification may be omitted per the service customer’s request, with Item Unique Identification not required. Sampling follows SIKORSKY CORPORATION’s alternate plan QAP 1201, which must meet or exceed ASQ H1331 or MIL-STD-1916 standards. Engineering data must reflect the most current amendments to applicable specifications as of the contract’s effective date. The delivery destination is DLA Distribution Red River, Building 499 in Texarkana, Texas, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract includes strict controls on deviation requests, documentation retention, and marking requirements, and pricing is fixed at $6.00 per unit with zero variance allowed in quantity.