CHANNEL, AIRCRAFT

The contract award SPE4A726F8794, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under Basic Ordering Agreement SPE4A122G0005, is a Firm Fixed Price delivery order for two units of CHANNEL, AIRCRAFT (NSN 1560-01-480-7329) awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286) for a total price of $2,181.98, with an award date of July 20, 2026, and a required delivery date of March 29, 2027. The item is to be delivered FOB origin from Sikorsky’s facility in Stratford, Connecticut, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the contractor’s location; payment terms are cash, and government funding is referenced through the appropriation line BX: 97X4930 SCBX 001 2620 S33189. The contractor must comply with strict packaging requirements as defined by the DLA Master List, with non-hazardous items packaged per ASTM D3951 and hazardous materials in accordance with FED-STD-313 and TQ IP025; all packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including accurate unit of issue and quantity per unit pack markings, with palletization following RP001. The contract mandates adherence to Sikorsky’s approved alternate sampling plan QAP 1201, which must meet or exceed ASQ H1331 or MIL-STD-1916 standards, and requires physical bare item marking per RQ017 for traceability. Cybersecurity compliance under CMMC Level 2 is mandatory, including submission of a self-assessment and adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. The awardee is designated as a Small Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business, triggering associated small business reporting obligations. The contract specifies a zero percent quantity variance, with no options or extensions, and no unique item identification is required. Delivery is to be routed to DLA Distribution San Diego, with transportation handled under TAC codes S8AF and S9NA. The contract administrator is Debbie Lambeth of DLA Aviation, and while no contracting officer is named, administration is managed through DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia.