SUPPORT, STRUCTURAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A726PE535 to QUALITECH-AEROSPACE CORP. (CAGE 7FMJ8) on July 29, 2026, for a firm fixed price of $7,500.00 under Solicitation SPE4A7-26-Q-0821, which was issued on July 15, 2026. The contract covers two line items: four units of a structural support component identified by NSN 1560-01-235-5218 and one unit for Government First Article Testing (NSN 0001S00000052). The work is governed by stringent technical and quality specifications, including compliance with ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent, adherence to MIL-STD-129 for labeling and packaging, and conformance to detailed technical drawings referenced under TDP Rev A Gen 4. The contractor must ensure all materials are new, unused, and not deteriorated, with packaging aligned to ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous items and TQ requirement IP025 for hazardous materials as defined by FED-STD-313, with precedence given to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Delivery is due within a 570-day total performance period, with critical milestones including 180 days for First Article Test exhibits delivery to Warner Robins Air Logistics Center in Georgia, followed by a 120-day government evaluation period, and 270 days for production unit completion and shipment. Inspection occurs at the contractor’s origin, while acceptance occurs at destination, with the government retaining authority to reject entire lots if samples fail testing. Invoicing must be submitted via WAWF in compliance with contract-specific requirements for fixed-price items, and payment terms align with standard Defense Department procedures. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing subcontracting, disputes, termination for convenience, default, whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, employment reporting for veterans, and prohibitions on certain internal confidentiality agreements. The contractor is required to maintain supply chain traceability, comply with Buy American and Free Trade Agreement provisions, and ensure adherence to federal regulations on debarment, suspended parties, and covered defense telecommunications. This procurement is not a small business set-aside, and award was determined based on best value through comparative