STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-R-XA81, issued by DLA Aviation, is a request for quotations for a Government First Article Test (FAT) regarding corner seal pressure doors (NSN 1560-00-007-8867). The procurement is intended to result in a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Contract with a five-year base period and a total value not to exceed 350,000 dollars. The scope requires the contractor to provide two first article units for government evaluation to ensure all requirements are met before full production begins. The total delivery timeline is 720 days after receipt of order, which includes 270 days for the delivery of FAT exhibits, 180 days for government evaluation and notification, and a final 270 days for the completion of production units. The contract is subject to strict export controls under ITAR or EAR and requires contractors to have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Technical and quality requirements include compliance with ISO 9001:2015, CMMC Level 2, and specific DLA packaging and marking standards such as MIL-STD-129 and RP001. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the source. Award evaluation will be based on cost or price, quoted delivery, and past performance, with a significant emphasis on SPRS assessments and historical quality and delivery compliance. The government will also factor in an estimated first article testing cost of 2,572.13 dollars when evaluating offers. All invoicing and payment requests must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.