BRACKET, STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, AIRCRAFT

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07ES calls for the delivery of six structural aircraft brackets, identified by NSN 1560016190179 and P/N 70550-28105-041, manufactured by SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION with CAGE code 78286. The item is designated as a critical application component requiring strict compliance with technical and quality standards from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including physical identification per RQ017 and configuration change management via RQ002. Delivery is mandated FOB origin to the receiving facility in Tracy, California, with a 507-day original delivery timeline ending on October 14, 2026, and a need ship date of December 14, 2027. Zero variance is permitted in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point under FAR 52.246-2. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with hazardous material packaging following IP025 and non-hazardous materials compliant with ASTM D3951 unless superseded by higher-priority DLA requirements. Palletization must conform to RP001, and sampling must follow SIKORSKY’s approved QAP 1201 plan that meets or exceeds ASQ H1331 or MIL-STD-1916 standards. The contract mandates full compliance with cybersecurity requirements, including Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment and adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Additional restrictions apply under DFARS clauses prohibiting the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment, hexavalent chromium, and toxic materials, with mandatory compliance with trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and whistleblower protections. All offerors must maintain current Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes in SAM, and small business representations are required under FAR 52.219-28. Electronic submission via DIBBS is mandatory by the July 24, 2026 deadline, and payment must be processed through WAWF as required by DFARS 252.232-7003 and 252.232-7006