STEP, AIRCRAFT

Delivery order SPE4A526F5890, issued on June 24, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation under base contract SPE4A122G0005, awards Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation a total value of $139,005.06. The contract is for the procurement of three aircraft steps (NSN 1560-01-717-3250) and two units of fabricated special tooling. The aircraft steps are scheduled for phased delivery starting 360 days after the award date, with final delivery expected by August 18, 2027, while tooling is due in late 2026. The award is designated as a small disadvantaged women-owned business set-aside and carries a DPAS priority rating of DO-C9. Performance and delivery are based on FOB Origin terms at the contractor's facility in Stratford, Connecticut, where the government also conducts inspection and acceptance. The contractor must adhere to strict military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and MIL-STD-130N for identification of military property. Quality assurance is governed by ISO 9001:2015 and DLA-specific technical requirements, including the retention of supply chain traceability documentation. Contract administration is managed by DCMA Vertical Lift Stratford and DLA Aviation.