PIN, QUICK RELEASE

Awarded on August 17, 2026, contract SPE4A626PAY18 is a firm-fixed-price agreement between the Defense Logistics Agency and Aero-Glen International LLC for a total value of $14,286.63. The procurement consists of two primary line items: the delivery of 229,000 quick release pins (NSN 5315-01-395-1166) and a mandatory Government First Article Test (FAT). The delivery schedule is structured around the FAT process, with the test unit due within 350 days after receipt of order, followed by final production deliveries at 550 and 1,050 days after receipt of order. The contract emphasizes strict quality and compliance standards, requiring adherence to SAE AS9100 and MIL-STD-1916 for inspection and sampling. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with specific high-contrast labeling required for first article exhibits to prevent them from being posted to stock. Administrative requirements include mandatory invoicing and reporting through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system and compliance with ITAR and CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity standards. Inspection is generally conducted at the origin in Fort Worth, Texas, while final acceptance typically occurs at the destination.