FLAPPER ASSEMBLY, CO

The contract involves the delivery of five units of a flapper assembly, identified by NSN 1560-00-439-0191, with part numbers provided by Bell Textron Inc. The procurement includes strict adherence to technical and quality requirements as outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which governs the applicable standards depending on the solicitation or award dates. Packaging and marking must comply with DLA packaging requirements, including MIL-STD-129 for identification, and the shipment must follow specific hazardous material packaging protocols when applicable. The units are to be delivered FOB origin to the DLA Distribution Depot at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with destination inspection and acceptance. The contract mandates rigorous quality assurance procedures, including sampling according to MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent standards, with designated verification levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. Cybersecurity maturity requirements are incorporated, requiring a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment. The delivery schedule specifies a need-by date of September 20, 2026, and a final delivery deadline of September 20, 2027, with zero tolerance for quantity variance. The Department of Defense, through the ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division, oversees the contract, which is part of a government acquisition process ensuring compliance with identified defense information handling, packaging, and inspection protocols.