SLEEVE, RUDDER TRIM

The contract is for the procurement of four units of a SLEEVE, RUDDER TRIM with NSN 1650-01-193-4049, issued under solicitation SPE4A1-26-T-2095 by the Department of Defense’s Aviation Supply Chain through the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required within 171 days after order placement, with a need ship date of November 10, 2026, and an original delivery deadline of November 25, 2026. The item is to be delivered FOB Origin to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. No unit price is specified in the solicitation, and the contract value remains unestablished, as pricing is to be determined through competitive quotation. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, but DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence, and all packaging and labeling must follow MIL-STD-129, including mandatory barcoding and proper identification of Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack. Palletization must adhere to RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements. The item is classified as a Critical Application Item and may require casting or forging, with the government potentially lacking the necessary tooling; suppliers are directed to submit a Casting and Forging Assistance Request if needed. The contract incorporates extensive compliance requirements including cybersecurity controls under NIST SP 800-171 via DFARS clause 252.240-7997 with a specific deviation, and requires CMMC Level 2 self-assessment. All hazardous materials must be labeled and documented per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129, with Safety Data Sheets submitted where applicable. Sampling for quality assurance follows MIL-STD-1916 or a comparable zero-based plan, with zero non-conformances required in acceptance samples unless otherwise stated; unspecified attributes are treated as major. The contractor must use Wide Area WorkFlow for all invoicing and receiving reports, and compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses on equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and whistleblower rights is mandated. The solicitation is set aside for small business considerations under FAR 52.219-28 Alternate I, and the contractor must self-represent its size and socioeconomic status via UEI and CAGE codes, with disclosure required for any covered defense telecommunications equipment