CHANNEL, GANG

This contract pertains to the procurement of channel and gang components designated by part number 3M463N8D and associated equivalents from approved suppliers including The Boeing Company, Bristol Industries LLC, SPS Technologies LLC, and Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc. The item is a 6-foot length component with a total contracted quantity of 13 feet to be delivered FOB origin within 168 days, with a permitted quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. Acceptance and inspection occur at the destination, and all materials must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes any conflicting commercial standards such as ASTM D3951. Packaging must adhere to DLA-specific guidelines, including MIL-STD-129 labeling, RP001 palletization requirements, and Fed-Std-313 compliance for hazardous materials, with IP025 enforced if applicable. The NSN 5340014947262 governs the item identification, and delivery must be made to DLA Distribution Jacksonville at the specified parcel post and freight shipping addresses. Documentation for source approval must meet RC001 requirements, and the critical application designation necessitates strict conformance to technical and quality controls. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-816X with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and a required ship date of January 5, 2027, while the original delivery date is set for April 27, 2027. All units of issue are aligned with DoD standards, and transportation logistics must follow DLAD procedural notes C19 and C20.