WEIGHT ASSEMBLY, RUD

Delivery order SPE4AX26F248L, issued on June 29, 2026, under base contract SPE4AX26D9403, was awarded to Derco Aerospace, Inc., a small disadvantaged women-owned business. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price agreement managed by DLA Aviation and administered by DCMA Great Lakes. The primary scope involves the procurement of a Weight Assembly, Rud (NSN 1560008585982), and the execution of a Government First Article Test (FAT). The FAT is a critical prerequisite for production, with testing conducted at Warner Robins AFB, GA, and a government evaluation period of 135 days. The contract includes various other supply items such as latch assemblies, torque tube arms, and connecting links, some of which are designated as Critical Safety Items requiring strict quality control. Delivery terms are FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance performed by the government at the contractor's facility in Milwaukee, WI. Delivery timelines for various line items range from 407 to 800 days after receipt of order. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) to ensure priority handling for national defense requirements. Payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).