LONGERON

Delivery order SPE4AX26F348P, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation on August 17, 2026, was awarded to Derco Aerospace, Inc. for the procurement of a longeron and a government first article test. This order is placed under the broader contract vehicle SPE4AX26DP001, which supports performance-based logistics for C-130 aircraft. The contract is structured with notional placeholder pricing of 1.00 dollar per line item, with final pricing for the unpriced National Item Identification Numbers to be negotiated bilaterally within 90 days of issuance. Key delivery milestones for the items are scheduled for May 14, 2027, and August 2, 2027. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical and security standards, including CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification, ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems, and compliance with ITAR and EAR export controls, which require Joint Certification Program certification. Logistics are governed by FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the government at the contractor's facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while quality verification follows MIL-STD-1916 and specific technical drawings. Administration and payments are handled through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio.