CONNECTING LINK, RIG

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE4A122G0005 to SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (CAGE 78286) for a connecting link, rig with NSN 3040011019831, at a total price of $4,718.52. The award was issued on July 29, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-804M, with delivery required 91 days after award, targeting an original delivery date of October 29, 2026. The item is classified as a flight safety critical aircraft part with specific technical dimensions: an overall effective length of 8.593 inches, a diameter of 1.030 inch, and a fork width of 0.630 inch on each end. Performance is FOB origin, with final inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, DLA Distribution in Corpus Christi, TX. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and DLA’s RA001 and RP001 standards, which supersede commercial standards where applicable. Hazardous material handling must adhere to 29 CFR 1910.1200, and the use of hexavalent chromium and other toxic substances is prohibited. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific clauses, emphasizing cybersecurity compliance through CMMC Level 2 requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements with deviation 2026-O0025. Contractors are bound by provisions covering employment eligibility, human trafficking prevention, sustainable products, and export controls, including restrictions on procurement from communist Chinese military companies and prohibited telecommunications equipment. Electronic invoicing must be conducted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and subcontracting obligations extend to all suppliers through flow-down clauses, including 252.244-7999 for commercial items and 252.232-7003 for electronic payment submissions. The awardee must maintain current Small Business representations in SAM.gov and comply with all socioeconomic certifications, with potential application of Alternate I for Postaward Small Business Program Representation.