TOWBAR, AIRCRAFT

The contract is for a single aircraft towbar with NSN 1730-01-154-1784, issued under solicitation SPE8EF-26-T-1466 by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required within 104 days of award, and responses must be submitted by July 27, 2026. The item is subject to stringent cybersecurity and export control requirements, including compliance with CMMC Level 2 certification for any third-party assessors involved, and adherence to DLA’s packaging, quality, and technical data handling standards. Technical data associated with the towbar is classified under ITAR or EAR regulations, restricting its disclosure or transfer to foreign persons, including foreign nationals within the United States and subsidiaries of U.S. companies. Access to this controlled data is limited to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program credentials, completed DOD export training, and formal DLA authorization. The place of performance is specified as San Diego, California, with Russell Keiser listed as the primary point of contact. The NAICS code 336413 identifies the industrial category, and the contract is classified as a federal procurement under the DLA’s acquisition framework.