PIPE, EXHAUST

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE4AX-18-D-9433 to Bell Boeing Joint Project Office (CAGE 3B1R2) for the procurement of exhaust pipes (NSN 1560015736325) with a total contract value of $1,352,543.85, issued on July 16, 2026. The work is performed by Bell Textron Inc. (CAGE 97499) in Fort Worth, Texas, where all inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, and the government assumes transportation costs and risk under FOB Origin terms. The part is designated as a Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Part and Critical Safety Item for DoD management purposes, though no additional manufacturing or inspection obligations are imposed on the contractor. The contract consists of multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), each with a unit price of $30,056.53 and a permissible quantity reduction of up to 10%, with delivery dates stretching from December 2, 2030, through July 30, 2031. The awardee has certified as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business, triggering associated compliance and reporting obligations under federal small business programs. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using a voucher-based system tied to government FOB payment methods and supported by documented bill of lading and voucher numbers. The contracting officer is Candice Shaw, with administrative oversight by DCMA Vertical Lift Philadelphia, and delivery is directed to DLA Distribution San Diego. The procurement aligns with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, reflecting standardized pricing and absence of non-price evaluation factors. No specific packaging, marking, or inspection standards beyond contractual conformity and DPAS compliance are detailed, and no additional attachments or Section I clauses are cited in the documentation.