DRAG BRACE, LANDING GEAR

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-764D is a Request for Quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation ASC for the manufacture and delivery of one drag brace for landing gear, identified by NSN 1620-01-252-3451. This is designated as a critical application item requiring precision machine work and a forging process. The procurement includes a mandatory First Article Test (FAT) requirement, with one unit to be delivered to Hill AFB, Utah, within 365 calendar days of the contract award. The general delivery requirement is listed as 716 days ADO, with a need ship date of March 16, 2027, and an original required delivery date of September 21, 2029. The contractor must adhere to technical data package 201416605 and maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, and the item requires Item Unique Identification (IUID) per MIL-STD-130. Due to the nature of the technical data, the contract is subject to ITAR and EAR export controls, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Payment processing is managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Compliance with the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards is required.