LATCH, EXIT RELEASE

Delivery order SPE4AX26F247V, issued on June 29, 2026, by DLA Aviation to Derco Aerospace, Inc., is for the procurement of First Article Test units for an exit release latch, identified by NSN 1560007753509. This order is placed under the broader contract vehicle SPE4AX26D9403, which supports the C-130 AC Performance Based Logistics program. The specific requirement involves the delivery of two test units to Warner Robins AFB, with performance and quality governed by a Performance Work Statement and a Quality Matrix to ensure component reliability and compliance. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with a notional value of 2,500,000.00 dollars for the overall vehicle, though individual delivery orders may use placeholder pricing. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the point of origin, which is the contractor's facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The awardee, a small business, must adhere to strict First Article Testing procedures and Electronic Data Interchange standards as incorporated from the parent PBL contract. Administration is managed by DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, with payments processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.