CONNECTING LINK, RIG

Delivery order SPE4AX26F197M was awarded on July 2, 2026, to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for the procurement of 28 units of a connecting link, rig (Part Number 74A675230-1005). The total value of this order is $61,733.84, with a required delivery date of August 5, 2027. This order is issued under the broader delivery order SPE4AX24D9408, which is a Firm Fixed Price contract effective December 15, 2023, with a maximum estimated value of $164,200,000. The overarching contract supports F/A-18 Supplier Initiated Order performance-based work and is subsumed under the Northrop Grumman Captain of Industries Supplier Capability Contract SPE4AX-18-D-9443. The primary contract spans a 10-year term, consisting of a five-year base period and a five-year option period, with price redeterminations scheduled for years 3, 6, and 9. Administered by DLA Aviation and DCMA Palmdale, the agreement utilizes FOB Origin terms for both shipping and government inspection and acceptance. Due to the nature of the aerospace components, certain items are designated as Critical Safety Items, requiring strict quality control and traceability. The contract is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System to ensure priority access to materials and resources.