BUSHING HALF, SLEEVE

The contract is for the procurement of 19 units of a bushing half sleeve, identified by NSN 3120-00-400-9457 and part number SPE4A6-26-T-733N. The supplier is Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC, and the contract requires delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Hill, Utah, within 72 days from the award date, with the original required delivery date set for February 17, 2026. The bushing half sleeve is classified as a critical application item, and manufacturing may involve casting or forging processes, possibly requiring special tooling, for which the government does not possess the necessary equipment. The contract incorporates detailed technical and quality requirements as specified by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) master list, including documentation for source approval, packaging in compliance with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, and specific inspection and acceptance points at the destination. There is no requirement for item unique identification per customer request. Packaging and palletization must align with established DLA standards, and transportation follows designated DLA procedures. The contract emphasizes compliance with tailored quality assurance provisions, including removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and measurement and test equipment requirements, ensuring adherence to high-level standards suitable for defense manufacturing and procurement.