BRACKET, STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, AIRCRAFT

Solicitation SPE4A7-27-T-0557 is a fixed-price, total small business set-aside request for the procurement of eight structural component brackets for aircraft, identified by NSN 1560-00-462-1000. The contract is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Div, with delivery required to DLA Distribution Warner Robins within 557 days after order. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, and the manufacturer's inspection system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Government testing for first article approval is required, with an estimated government testing cost of 10,936.00 dollars to be added to the offered price for evaluation purposes. The procurement is subject to strict technical and quality requirements, including DLA Master List standards and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. Packaging must follow ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials or TQ requirement IP025 for hazardous materials. Due to the nature of the components, the contract incorporates significant export control restrictions under ITAR and EAR, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Additionally, the awardee must comply with cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2, and adhere to domestic sourcing regulations such as the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.