STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT

The contract pertains to the procurement of two aircraft stiffeners, identified by part number 901-033-319-181 and NSN 1560016891107, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-147S. Delivery is required within 171 days after order placement, with a need ship date of November 10, 2026, and an original delivery deadline of September 21, 2028. The items are to be delivered FOB destination to DLA Distribution San Diego at 3581 Cummings Road, Building 3581, San Diego, CA 92136-3581, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. The contract specifies a zero-tolerance quality standard for non-conformances, with sampling required to conform to MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or another zero-based plan; unspecified attributes are treated as major with an AQL of 1.0. Critical items must be physically marked per RQ017, and while Item Unique Identification is not required per the service customer’s request, all packaging and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and proper identification. Non-hazardous materials must be commercially packaged per ASTM D3951, but DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements override this standard, and hazardous materials must meet TQ Requirement IP025 and the Hazard Communication Standard. Palletization must adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging guidelines, and the entire supply chain process must meet ISO 9001:2015 requirements. The item is classified as a critical application, and the contractor must comply with all applicable DFARS and FAR clauses, including those for trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF, and ocean transportation must be conducted via U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is approved, with prior notification to MARAD and the Contracting Officer required. The contract is subject to small business program representations under FAR 52.219-28 Alternate I, and offerors must provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, with additional disclosures required if they supply covered defense telecommunications equipment