HOUSING, MECHANICAL

This contract covers the procurement of six units of a mechanical housing component specifically for the tail rotor control assembly, identified as NSN 3040-00-252-8421 and manufactured under Bell Textron part numbers 209-011-720-001 and 209-011-720-1. The manufacturing process requires metal casting, necessitating specialized tooling, with sourcing support available via designated aviation and maritime supply chain contacts. The contract mandates compliance with a range of technical and quality standards from the DLA Master List, including critical requirements such as cybersecurity maturity (CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment), physical identification, and item marking. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the destination, with packaging conforming to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, and palletization following DLA procurement packaging requirements. The delivery schedule specifies a lead time of 171 days with an original required delivery date of January 7, 2027, and shipment expected to originate from the supplier to DLA Distribution in Cherry Point, North Carolina. The item is classified as a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product but requires contractor certificate of conformance quality control. Sampling protocols adhere to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 standards with strict acceptance criteria for critical, major, and minor attributes. The contract also addresses government identification handling, exemption from item unique identification, and freight instructions consistent with DLA transport procedures. The primary point of contact for this acquisition is identified as Kay Bates from the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division.