SUPPORT, STEP, LOWER

This contract involves the procurement of three units of the item designated as SUPPORT, STEP, LOWER, identified by NSN 1560-01-256-7499 and part number 214-031-860-102. The manufacturing process requires casting or forging, which involves specialized tooling that the government may not currently possess. Suppliers needing assistance with tooling, materials, or sourcing information are directed to contact the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) through specified aviation or land and maritime supply chain points of contact. The contract mandates compliance with various technical and quality requirements listed in the DLA Master List and adherence to established standards for sampling, packaging, marking, and cybersecurity, including CMMC Level 2 certification requirements. The items are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility at Cherry Point, North Carolina within 170 days of order, with the original required delivery date set for December 12, 2027. Inspections and acceptance of the goods will occur at the destination. Packaging must follow DLA packaging requirements, with additional instructions for hazardous or non-hazardous materials under applicable federal standards. This contract also specifies strict configuration and change management controls, prohibition on government identification on non-accepted supplies, and allows for variance requests as needed. The solicitation number is SPE4A5-26-T-8364, posted in February 2026, with a response deadline in early March 2026, managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier OEM Division.