TOWBAR, AIRCRAFT

The contract is for a single aircraft towbar identified by NSN 1730-01-154-1784 under solicitation SPE8EF-26-T-1493, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and delivery required within 167 days after award. The item is subject to stringent export control regulations under ITAR or EAR, prohibiting any disclosure or transfer of technical data to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, including foreign national employees and subsidiaries of U.S. companies. Only DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DOD export control training, and formal DLA approval are permitted to access the controlled technical data. The solicitation incorporates mandatory technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, and the Contract Data Maturity Model Certification Level 2 requirement imposes a cybersecurity compliance standard for third-party assessors. Packaging must adhere to DLA specifications, and any non-accepted supplies must have government identification removed. The place of performance is New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with Russell Keiser designated as the primary point of contact. The NAICS code 336413 indicates classification under Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, and the acquisition falls under the Department of Defense’s Construction & Equipment Manu & Con organization.