LOCK, AIRCRAFT GROUN

The contract, awarded to BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE (CAGE 3B1R2) under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-133E and delivered via order SPRPA121G001W, is a fixed-price acquisition for 36 aircraft ground locks identified by NSN 1730015704723. The award date is June 25, 2026, with a delivery schedule spanning 171 days from award, targeting a need ship date of November 8, 2026, and an original delivery deadline of April 2, 2027. Delivery is FOB origin, with final inspection, acceptance, and receipt occurring at the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The contract requires full compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, specifying packaging under ASTM D3951 and RP001, marking per MIL-STD-129, and removal of government identifiers from non-accepted items. The contractor must implement CMMC Level 2 controls, safeguard covered defense information as defined by DFARS 252.204-7012, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity reporting obligations, including NIST SP 800-171 assessments and incident reporting. All hazardous materials must be identified with MSDS submitted prior to award and labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, while any radioactive content requires advance notification and MIL-STD-129-compliant labeling. Ocean shipments must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted, and all invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF using approved document types. The offeror must validate its size status and socioeconomic certifications in SAM.gov, including HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB status if applicable, and provide UEI and CAGE codes for all joint venture participants. The contract incorporates mandatory clauses covering equal opportunity, human trafficking prevention, employment eligibility verification, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. Payment is contingent on delivery and acceptance at destination, with no pricing details available in the solicitation, though historical unit costs for similar items have ranged from $4,034 to $8,117.84. Compliance with all technical, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements is mandatory for award and payment.