HINGE, AIRCRAFT

The contract calls for the procurement of 14 units of an aircraft hinge, part number 1560-01-620-4475, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-006S, with delivery scheduled for no later than February 14, 2027, at the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to Department of Defense packaging and quality standards, including DLA packaging requirements, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging if material is non-hazardous, and full compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. Hazardous materials, if applicable, must be packaged according to TQ requirement IP025. The contract specifies destination-based inspection and acceptance points and requires shipment ready within 304 days of award. The sampling process is to follow Sikorsky Corporation's alternate acceptance sampling plan, consistent with ASQ H1331 or MIL-STD-1916 standards. Quality control and cybersecurity measures are mandated, including compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment and application of tailored higher-level contract quality requirements for both manufacturers and non-manufacturers. Government identification removal from non-accepted supplies is required, alongside adherence to covered defense information regulations. Unique item identification is waived by the service customer. The contract references the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements current at solicitation or award dates, ensuring all technical standards take precedence over commercial ones. The point of contact for this procurement is Stephanie Hewlett from DLA Aviation, supporting an effective and secure acquisition process within federal aviation components.