BLADE, TURBINE ROTOR

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded General Electric Company, operating as GE Aerospace with CAGE code 99207, a firm fixed price delivery order valued at $167,920.94 under the basic ordering agreement SPE4A122G0010, issued through solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-0031. The contract is for the procurement of 181 turbine rotor blades identified by NSN 2840014503617, with delivery required within 1,124 days of the award date of July 20, 2026, for completion no later than August 17, 2029. Performance is FOB origin at GE Aerospace’s facility in Lynn, Massachusetts, with the government responsible for payment and acceptance at the point of manufacture. The item is designated a Critical Safety Item, triggering heightened regulatory rigor, including mandatory adherence to SAE AS9100 quality management standards and compliance with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Packaging and marking must fully conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, utilizing Code E5 for unit containers, Preservation Method 41 (cleaning and drying), and specific labeling that includes the contractor’s and actual manufacturer’s CAGE codes, part number, lot number, and serial number, with no dunnage or cushioning permitted. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin by a government representative from the Defense Contract Management Agency, applying MIL-STD-1916 sampling with strict acceptance quality levels: 0.1 for critical attributes, 1.0 for major attributes, and 4.0 for minor attributes. Zero non-conformance is required under alternative sampling plans. The contract mandates configuration change control, removal of government identification from non-accepted items, and compliance with Covered Defense Information handling requirements. GE Aerospace has affirmed its status as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business. Payment is administered through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, with oversight provided by Contracting Officer Kizzy Brinkley and local administrative oversight by Santina Harris. The award follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with technical acceptability determined by strict compliance with all mandated standards and no room for price negotiation.