INNER TUBE, PNEUMATIC TIRE, AIRCRAFT

This contract specifies the procurement of aircraft inner tubes for critical aviation applications, particularly for the UH-60 helicopter, with strict technical and quality mandates. The item is a restricted-source product requiring government engineering approval, with only two approved suppliers listed under the source code 091X8: Dessert Tire & Rubber Co., LLC, delivering part numbers AS50141-15X6.00-6/TR-20 and GL-1520N. The product must comply with military standards including MIL-STD-129R for marking, MIL-STD-130N for identification, and TDP Rev B Gen 2 specifications, while explicitly prohibiting the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals in any component or manufacturing process. Substitutions require formal approval and do not override product performance requirements. The contract enforces a zero variance in quantity with delivery set for 61 days FOB destination, where inspection and acceptance occur upon receipt. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific preservation, wrapping, and unit container requirements, and palletization must follow DLA packaging guidelines. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8756 as a total small business set-aside, with a single line item for 1,139 units at a unit price of $1,139.00, totaling approximately $1.3 million. The NSN 2620-01-126-9456 identifies the exact material, and the contract is managed by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate under the Department of Defense. All technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements accessed through the official DLA website, with revisions controlled according to the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. The item is classified as critical application, necessitating strict configuration management and engineering oversight. Delivery must meet the designated acceptance point at the destination, with no deviations allowed without prior government authorization.