CASE, LIFE RAFT

Delivery Order SPE4AX26F248D, issued on June 29, 2026, by DLA Aviation to Derco Aerospace, Inc., is for the production and submission of a First Article Test for a Life Raft Case (NSN 4220003417673). This order is placed under the broader contract vehicle SPE4AX26D9403, which supports C-130 AC Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) and is specifically designated for National Item Identification Numbers requiring First Article or Production Lot Testing. While the delivery order lists a nominal price of $.03, the overarching contract vehicle SPE4AX26D9403 has a total notional value of $2,500,000.00, with individual item pricing integrated into the primary PBL contract's lot payments. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price agreement with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin, which is the contractor's facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Key requirements include testing at Wright Patterson AFB and strict marking instructions requiring a high-visibility warning stating IBIT(S) DO NOT POST TO STOCK!!!! on the packaging. Administration is handled by DLA Aviation and DCMA Great Lakes, with payment processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. The contractor is identified as a small business, and the work is subject to Electronic Data Interchange compliance and DPAS ratings.