PLATE, STRUCTURAL, AI

This contract covers the procurement of two units of a structural aircraft plate (P/N 449-015-151-101, NSN 1560-01-717-0506) from Bell Textron Inc., with a delivered price established under DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) guidelines. The items will be delivered to the DLA Distribution Center in Tracy, California, with a required ship date of October 4, 2026, and final delivery due by July 12, 2027. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, following DLA’s packaging requirements. The contract specifies zero tolerance for quantity variance and includes detailed requirements on sampling, configuration management, and cybersecurity assessments aligned with CMMC Level 2 self-assessment protocols. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the current DLA Master List effective at solicitation or award dates, incorporating standards such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans for acceptance levels. Specific provisions address documentation for source approval, defense information protection, government identification removal on non-accepted items, and adherence to DFARS clause 252.211-7003 regarding item identification exemptions. Transportation and freight handling follow DLA directives, ensuring compliance with contract-specific instructions for shipment and delivery. The solicitation is managed under NAICS code 336413, reflecting aerospace component manufacturing within the Department of Defense’s Acquisition Support Center OEM division.