STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT

The contract is for the procurement of five aircraft stiffeners identified by NSN 1560-01-696-2717 under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-300V, with a delivery requirement of 171 days after award. The item is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List, and physical identification marking per RQ017 is mandated. Although Item Unique Identification is not required per the Service customer’s request and DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies, the contractor must comply with DLA packaging standards and remove government identification from non-accepted supplies. Technical data associated with the item is controlled under ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring explicit authorization for any export or disclosure to foreign persons, whether inside or outside the United States, and DFARS 252.225-7048 governs its handling. Access to this controlled data is restricted to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed DOD export control training, and DLA authorization. The contract mandates CMMC Level 2 certification for the third-party assessment organization involved. The procurement is managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division, with performance to occur in Cherry Point, North Carolina, and inquiries directed to Kay Bates via the provided contact information.