LINK, NOSE, UPLOCK

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded BULA FORGE & MACHINE INC a contract valued at $79,625.00 with an award date of July 23, 2026, under solicitation number SPE4A725PD313. The contract includes multiple line items focused on critical aerospace components and testing procedures, specifically involving the LINK, NOSE, UPLOCK part numbered 1620006736971, with three distinct purchase requisitions identified, indicating repeat procurement for this part. Additional key elements include a Government First Article Test and Production Lot Testing, both essential for quality assurance and validation prior to full-scale deployment. The work is performed under federal procurement guidelines with no specific set-aside designation, and the performance location is not detailed beyond the United States, consistent with standard Defense Department contracting practices. The contract underscores the agency’s reliance on this supplier for certified, mission-critical hardware and associated compliance verification.