DUCT, BLEED AIR

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded S3 AERODEFENSE LLC a fixed-price contract valued at $135,780.00 for the delivery of two identical ducts for bleed air, identified by NSN 1560-00-422-1789, with delivery required by October 6, 2028, under FOB ORIGIN terms. The final destination for delivery is the DLA Distribution Center at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The contract includes strict compliance with military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-129 for labeling and bar-coding, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous goods, and TQ IP025 for hazardous materials as defined by FED-STD-313. All packaging must adhere to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and palletization must follow RP001. Items must be clearly marked with the contract number and lot/item number, and product verification test samples must be labeled “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock.” Inspection and acceptance are performed at the destination by the Government under FAR 52.246-2, with acceptance criteria governed by MIL-STD-1916 sampling and defined Acceptance Quality Levels for critical, major, and minor defects. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payments will be processed by DFAS in Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, combating trafficking in persons, export controls, restrictions on certain materials, and prohibitions on procurement from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The contractor is obligated to maintain full supply chain traceability and comply with reporting requirements under clauses such as 52.222-50 Alternate I and 52.222-62 Alternate I. No socioeconomic status or small business designation is confirmed, and no options or extensions are included. The sole special contract requirement is DLA’s DPAS-rated award authority, enabling prioritization under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.