CONNECTING LINK, RIG

Delivery order SPE4AX26F247Q, issued on June 29, 2026, under the primary contract SPE4AX26D9403, was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency to Derco Aerospace, Inc., a small business based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The order is a Firm Fixed Price agreement primarily focused on the procurement of a Connecting Link, Rig (NSN 3040003063526). A critical component of this award is the requirement for a Government First Article Test (FAT), which necessitates preproduction approval and testing at Warner Robins AFB. The contractor must adhere to strict labeling and WAWF coding protocols for these test units to ensure they are not posted to stock. The contract specifies that inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with the Government assuming responsibility for freight charges under FOB Origin terms. Delivery schedules for the various line items are set between 429 and 500 days after receipt of order. While the award notice lists a nominal total price of $.03 and other documents show placeholder pricing of $0.01 per unit, the order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Administrative oversight is managed by Contracting Officer Andrew Davitt and Local Admin Ray Gryder of DLA Aviation.