This is a federal contract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to Safran Landing Systems, a prominent manufacturer of aircraft landing and braking systems. The contract, valued at $259,422.72, is for the delivery of 3,264 screws identified by National Stock Number 5305145299082. The screws are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma within 169 days of the award date of March 15, 2024.
This contract award is associated with a larger indefinite delivery contract (IDC) that Safran Landing Systems holds with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime. These IDCs, typically valued between $250,000 and $2 million, enable the DLA agencies to efficiently procure recurring aircraft hardware requirements, including screws, hydraulic system fuses, nuts, retaining rings, and other spare parts. The contract has a firm fixed-price pricing type and does not utilize any set-aside designations.
Safran Landing Systems is a subsidiary of the French multinational Safran Group and has established itself as a key supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), particularly through its contracts with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime. The company provides a wide range of critical aircraft components and spare parts to support maintenance and repair programs for U.S. military aircraft fleets, ensuring the readiness of DoD aviation assets worldwide.