COUPLING, SHAFT, RIGI

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L326P4863 to DEVAL LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT LLC, a Small Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business with CAGE code 11201, for a firm fixed-price total of $137,315.02, issued on July 14, 2026, under Solicitation SPE7L3-26-Q-1025. The contract covers two line items: 35 units of COUPLING, SHAFT, RIGID (NSN 3010-01-679-7883) at $3,628.24 per unit, totaling $126,988.40, and one Government First Article Test unit at $10,326.62. Delivery is due by November 12, 2026, with an 835-day performance timeline including 120 days for First Article Test units, 180 days for evaluation, and 535 days for final production after approval. The FOB point is destination, with delivery directed to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB. Packaging must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 DLA Packaging standards, with unit containers marked “ITEM IS RIGID DO NOT BEND,” and preservation following CLNG/DRY:1 method without additional materials. Labeling requires MIL-STD-129 compliance, featuring “Do not bend,” along with NSN, contract number, lot number, contractor and manufacturer CAGE codes, and part number. Unique Item Identification per MIL-STD-130 mandates data matrix barcodes using ISO/IEC 16022 ECC 200 with Application Identifiers, including enterprise identifier and serial number for traceability. First Article Test samples must be externally labeled “Product Verification Test Samples Do Not Post to Stock.” The contractor must comply with AS9100 quality management, CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, implementing NIST SP 800-171 and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. The item is classified as a Critical Safety Item by the Air Force, requiring prior approval for any deviations. Invo