SHAFT, COUPLING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L126D63EQ to BRANCOR AVIATION CORP (CAGE 76Y41) on July 30, 2026, for a maximum value of $350,000 under solicitation SPE7L1-26-U-0455. This is an indefinite-delivery contract with an estimated annual quantity of 71 units of SHAFT, COUPLING (NSN 3040010315710), with a guaranteed minimum order of 10 units. Performance is triggered by individual delivery orders issued during the contract period, with a one-year base period and deliveries governed by FOB Origin terms. All shipments must comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and RP001 for palletization, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements (RA001, RQ002, RQ011) taking precedence over commercial standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, using the WAWF system for invoicing, which requires electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports. The contract mandates compliance with a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses including employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable products, cyber safeguards as per NIST SP 800-171 and Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, hazardous material handling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, export control, and prohibitions on acquiring certain Chinese military company equipment. Ocean shipments require use of U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted 45 days in advance, and contractors must submit ocean bills of lading within 30 days of shipment. Proposals were submitted electronically via DIBBS by the July 24, 2026 deadline, and the contract includes clauses for changes, default, payment acceleration for small business subcontractors, and whistleblower protections. No socioeconomic certifications or completed representations were provided by the awardee, and while specific payment office or COR details are not listed, they are referenced in the award documentation. The contract also includes provisions for cybersecurity incident reporting, limitation on third-party information disclosure, and restrictions on the use of mandatory arbitration agreements.