STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to MALONES CNC MACHINING INC (CAGE 2V045) for the manufacture of 10 aircraft stiffeners, identified by NSN 1560017025478, at a total contract value of $2,100.30. The award, issued on July 15, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-417Q, is structured as a simplified acquisition using a firm-fixed-price (FFP) arrangement with no option quantities or price adjustments. Performance is required at the contractor’s facility in Grove, Oklahoma, with delivery due by March 22, 2027, under FOB Origin terms, meaning the government assumes responsibility for transportation costs and logistics from the point of manufacture. The item must conform to strict engineering specifications, including dimensional accuracy per ASME Y14.31 and quality control standards aligned with AS9100 or ISO 9001:2015, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin point under government oversight. Production must follow MIL-STD-129 for packaging, labeling, and barcoding, while hazardous materials handling complies with FED-STD-313 and TQ IP025, and non-hazardous materials adhere to ASTM D3951. All shipments require palletization consistent with DLA’s RP001 requirement, and invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract includes a comprehensive set of compliance clauses governing labor, cybersecurity, environmental, and supply chain obligations. Mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses enforce equal opportunity, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable procurement, and patent indemnity, among others. Cybersecurity requirements mandate adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2, with strict protocols for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents under DFARS 252.204-7012. The contractor must also comply with restrictions on the use of covered telecommunications equipment, disclose information according to federal guidelines, and ensure whistleblower protections are communicated to employees. Special conditions require written notification if radioactive materials are involved, and hazard labeling must align with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The awardee’s small business status and unique entity identifier are central to eligibility, and all deliverables must meet MIL-STD-1