CONNECTOR, RECEPTACL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract vehicle SPE4AX-26-D-P002 to DERCO AEROSPACE, INC. (CAGE 8X044) for 27 connector receptacles (NSN 5935010765741) at a fixed unit price of $1.00, resulting in a total contract value of $27.00. The award was made under solicitation SPE4AX26F295S on July 21, 2026, using a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical compliance with minimal standards was confirmed before price determined the award. The item is designated as a commercial item and must comply with MIL-DTL-55302G(4) Sup 1, the Qualified Products List for FSC 5935, and zero non-conformance requirements under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with stringent sampling levels: AQL 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and DLA’s RP001 Packaging Requirements, superseding ASTM D3951, and must include 2D Data Matrix barcodes for traceability. Hazardous material handling is governed by FED-STD-313, and the use of ozone-depleting substances is prohibited unless expressly approved. Delivery is FOB origin, meaning the Government assumes all transportation costs and risk from the contractor’s facility, with final destination being DLA Distribution Depot Hill at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Performance is governed by a 300-day As Directed Order window, with delivery expected by April 19, 2027. Invoicing must follow DFARS 252.232-7003 through the WAWF system, with payment processed by DFAS in Columbus, Ohio. The contractor affirmed small business status but did not claim any other socioeconomic designations. The contract includes a DPAS priority rating under 15 CFR 700 and references mandatory compliance with technical, quality, and packaging standards from the DLA Master List. Contract administration is managed by DLA Aviation with Bobby Hornsby as the Contracting Officer and Ray Gryder as administrative support, though no Contracting