CONNECTING LINK, RIG

This contract pertains to the procurement of a single unit of a connecting link, rig, identified by NSN 3040015433946 and part number 26-3003-1 from The Boeing Company, delivered under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-164S. Delivery is required within 171 days after award, with an original target date of May 23, 2028, and a need ship date of November 15, 2026. The item must be shipped FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, specifically at the DLA Distribution Depot in Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, but all requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence and govern over any conflicting standards. Labeling and marking must strictly follow MIL-STD-129, including proper identification of unit of issue and quantity per unit pack, and palletization must comply with DLA RP001 packaging standards. The contractor is prohibited from using any Class I ozone-depleting chemicals in the item, and any substitute chemicals must be pre-approved unless explicitly authorized by the specification. The item is classified as a critical application item with no shelf life requirement. Hazardous materials, if present, must comply with the Hazard Communication Standard, and a Safety Data Sheet must be submitted pre-award unless exempt under federal statutes. The contractor is also bound by strict cybersecurity mandates under DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls and mandatory cyber incident reporting within 72 hours. The use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from restricted Chinese entities is prohibited, and the contractor must annually certify compliance. Export-controlled items are subject to applicable restrictions, and ocean shipments must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless prior notification and justification are submitted. The contracting officer has not specified the contract type, but it is likely fixed-price based on the nature of the acquisition. Payment must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and invoice submission must align with the designated document types, such as Invoice and Receiving Report. The contractor must maintain accurate representation of size status and socioeconomic categories in SAM.gov, and failure to disclose UEI and CAGE codes for covered items constitutes non-compliance. All government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies, and any non-con