CONNECTING LINK, RIG

Delivery Order SPE4AX26F280J, issued by DLA Aviation on July 14, 2026, under the primary contract SPE4A520DP002, awards Derco Aerospace, Inc. the procurement of five units of a connecting link, rig (Part Number 374536-1, NSN 3040006258578). The item is designated as a critical safety item. While the award notice lists a nominal price of 5.00 dollars, the delivery order specifies that this is placeholder pricing, and the contractor is required to propose final pricing and delivery schedules within 60 days. The delivery is scheduled for April 9, 2029, with terms set as FOB Origin, and inspection and acceptance will also occur at the origin. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price agreement managed through the Wide Area Workflow system for invoicing and payment via the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. It incorporates several federal regulations, including the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program and Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements. The awardee is identified as a small, disadvantaged, women-owned business. Additional requirements include the mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for any sea transportation, with strict reporting and authorization protocols for the use of foreign-flag vessels.