FOAM SEGMENT, EXPLOS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order under the Basic Ordering Agreement SPRPA121G001W to Bell Textron Inc. (CAGE 97499) for the manufacture and delivery of five Foam Segment, Explosion Suppressant units (NSN 1560-01-584-4010) at a total contract value of $2,634.05, with each unit priced at $526.81. The award was issued on July 15, 2026, and the delivery must be completed within 425 days from the order date, with a scheduled delivery end date of September 13, 2027. Performance and inspection are to occur at the contractor’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas, under FOB Origin terms, meaning transportation charges are reimbursable by the government. The contract is non-commercial and governed under FAR Part 15, with no requirement for certified cost or pricing data. The item is classified as a flight safety-critical component and must meet stringent technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including RD002, RP001, RQ001, RQ011, and RQ032. Export control compliance is mandatory under ITAR and EAR regulations, requiring the contractor to maintain valid JCP certification, complete DLA export training, and restrict access to controlled technical data. Cybersecurity adherence to CMMC Level 2 is required, including third-party assessment by a certified C3PAO and ongoing compliance reporting through the Supplier Performance Risk System. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, and TQ IP025 for hazardous substances, with palletization meeting DLA’s RP001 requirements; Unique Item Identification (IUID) is expressly exempted per DFARS 252.211-7003 Alternate I. Acceptance is government-controlled at origin, using MIL-STD-1916 or MIL-STD-105 sampling plans with defined Acceptable Quality Levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. The contractor, certified as a small business, is subject to subcontracting reporting obligations under FAR 52.219-9 and must comply with DPAS prioritization. Invoices must be submitted per