BELL CRANK

Solicitation SPE7L3-27-T-2675 is a fixed-price procurement issued by DLA Weapons Support for the supply of 54 Bell Crank components for C-130 aircraft. The components must be manufactured from 356-T6 aluminum alloy sand casting, adhering to specific tensile strength and elongation standards defined by QQ-A-601 or QQ-A-596. This is a Navy Identified Critical Safety Item, requiring the manufacturer's quality management system to comply with SAE AS9100. Delivery is scheduled for 535 days after order, with a specific requirement for First Article Testing (FAT). The contractor must deliver two units to the Fleet Readiness Center East in Cherry Point, NC, within 120 calendar days of the contract date for government testing. The cost of this testing, valued at $5,000, will be factored into the evaluation of offers. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking. All shipments must be processed via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for invoicing and payment. Compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment is required for all quotes above the micro-purchase threshold. Additionally, the contractor must meet cybersecurity standards, including CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and safeguarding of covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012. This solicitation is not a small business set-aside, and offers utilizing additive manufacturing processes are ineligible for award unless specifically authorized.