SHAFT, STRAIGHT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L126P9464 to Indian Aerospace, Inc. (CAGE 1JX19) on July 29, 2026, for the procurement of 644 units of a straight shaft (NSN 3040011200713) at a total value of $11,456.76. The solicitation, SPE7L1-26-T-866Z, issued on July 24, 2026, closed for responses on August 3, 2026, and the contract is classified as a firm-fixed-price acquisition under simplified procedures, consistent with FAR 52.213-1. Delivery is required by May 22, 2027, with a need ship date of January 19, 2027, and must be shipped FOB destination to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas. The contract includes mandatory compliance with extensive packaging and marking standards, requiring adherence to ASTM D3951 for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence over general standards. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, with Safety Data Sheets provided, and radioactive materials must meet specific activity thresholds under MIL-STD-129. All work is subject to government inspection at origin with zero non-conformances required for acceptance, and the contractor’s quality system must meet SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. The contract enforces stringent cybersecurity and data protection requirements through clauses such as 52.240-93, 252.240-7997, and 252.204-7012, mandating NIST SP 800-171 compliance and reporting of cyber incidents. It also includes prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, export-controlled items without authorization, and the use of communist Chinese military company products. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required. The awardee is represented as a small business under NAICS 332710, and