TAIL, PIECE

Solicitation SPE7M1-26-Q-1310 is a request for 84 units of Tail Piece, Sil-Brazed Socket (Part A316271-3), designated as an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Critical Application Item. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense Maritime Supply Chain and requires the awardee to be an approved source or provide products from a source approved by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst. Delivery is required within 375 days after the date of award to San Diego, California, with a separate requirement for Contractor First Article Testing within 90 days. The contract mandates strict adherence to traceability and quality standards, including serialization for all parts and packaging, and compliance with ISO 9001:2015. Marking and packaging must follow MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, with a specific prohibition on re-branding that obscures original OEM markings. Technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, and the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and intentional mercury compounds is prohibited. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, and all invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.