DUCT ASSEMBLY, FORWA

Delivery order SPE4A226F7048, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under basic contract SPE4AX17D9410, was awarded to Bell Textron Inc on August 17, 2026. The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement for the procurement of three forward duct assemblies (NSN 1560001858320) for a total price of $30,947.52. This order is designated as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12 and is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) 15 CFR 700, requiring prioritized performance for national defense production. The contractor, identified as a small disadvantaged women-owned business, is responsible for manufacturing and inspecting the items at their Fort Worth, Texas facility. Both inspection and acceptance are designated as FOB Origin, with the government assuming responsibility for transportation to the final destination at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The delivery deadline for the assemblies is November 17, 2027. Administration of the contract is handled by DCMA Critical Lift Texas, with procurement oversight provided by DLA Aviation.