STRINGER, AIRCRAFT

Solicitation SPE4A7-27-T-0816 is a fixed-price procurement issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for four aircraft stringers, identified by NSN 1560-01-423-1717. These items are designated as critical application items and must be produced according to TDP Rev A Gen 1 and several specific reference drawings. The required delivery date is August 30, 2027, with a need ship date of April 6, 2027, and a delivery window of 167 days after the order is placed. The government encourages expedited delivery and may grant evaluation preferences to offerors proposing shorter lead times. Items must be delivered FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict quality and compliance standards, requiring manufacturers to maintain an ISO 9001:2015 certified inspection system or an equivalent. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, utilizing zero-based sampling plans such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging must adhere to TQ requirement IP025 and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with palletization following RP001. Due to the nature of the technical data, the contract is subject to ITAR and EAR export controls, requiring approved JCP certification for access. Additionally, offerors must comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and those utilizing additive manufacturing are ineligible for award. Invoicing and payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.