VANE ASSY NOZZEL CL

Delivery order SPE4AX26F327G, issued on August 5, 2026, was awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for the procurement of 32 units of Vane Assy Nozzel CL (NSN 1560-014953642, Part Number 74A343898-1089). The total value of this order is $61,951.36, with a required delivery date of February 2, 2028, to DLA Distribution San Diego. This order is placed under the basic contract SPE4AX24D9408, which is a subsumable contract under the broader Supplier Capability Contract SPE4AX-18-D-9443 for F/A-18 Supplier Initiated Order performance-based support. The overarching contract SPE4AX24D9408 has a maximum estimated value of $164.2 million and a total duration of 10 years, comprising a five-year base period and a five-year option period. It is a Firm Fixed Price agreement with price redeterminations scheduled for years three, six, and nine. The work is performed at Northrop Grumman's facility in El Segundo, California, which also serves as the point of inspection and packaging. Due to the nature of the F/A-18 aircraft program, the contract involves Critical Safety Items requiring strict quality and traceability controls and is subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.