RESISTOR, VARIABLE, N

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE4AX26DP002 to DERCO AEROSPACE, INC. (CAGE 8X044), a small business certified as both a Small Disadvantaged Business and a Women-Owned Small Business, for the procurement of 40 variable resistors (NSN 5905013834223) at a total price of $40.00. The award, issued on July 21, 2026, follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with acceptance contingent on full compliance with stringent technical, packaging, and inspection standards. The item must meet MIL-PRF-94G(4) Sup 1A specifications and adhere to labeling requirements under IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609, including precise identification of lead finishes such as Pb and Pb-Free, and be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 for unit packaging. Packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using specific codes including QUP:001, PRES MTHD:41, and PACK CODE:U, with no preservatives or cushioning materials required. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s origin facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the government retaining final authority under sampling procedures defined by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, referencing AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 based on verification levels VII, IV, and II. Delivery is required within 300 days of order issuance, with FOB ORIGIN terms placing shipping responsibility on the contractor until the item is received at DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Georgia. The contract includes no options, extended terms, or additional clauses beyond those inherent in the delivery order structure, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative is designated. Payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using traditional voucher methods, while the contractor’s socioeconomic certifications trigger reporting obligations under FAR 19.1407 and FAR 19.1507. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, and all components must originate from approved sources as defined by RA001 and quality assurance requirements RQ011 and RC001.