ROD, SPECIAL AIRCRAF

Solicitation SPE4A7-27-T-1877 is a request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of six special aircraft rods under NSN 1650-01-468-9459. The requirement includes a primary delivery of the rods and a separate Production Lot Test requirement. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution DDSD New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The delivery timeline for the primary items is 261 days after the award, with a need ship date of April 20, 2027, and a required delivery date of April 19, 2028. The contract mandates strict quality and compliance standards, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the origin per FAR 52.246-2. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, while palletization must follow RP001. The contractor is required to use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. This is not a small business set-aside, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 336413. Key regulatory requirements include compliance with the Buy American Act, DFARS 252.204-7012 for cybersecurity, and ITAR or EAR export controls.