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Solicitation SPE7LX-27-U-0841 is a total small business set-aside request for quotations issued by the DLA Weapons Support Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate for the procurement of 95 rigid connecting links, also known as actuator tie rods. These critical application items are used in the variable exhaust nozzle of the F-404 engine for F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. Each unit is an inseparable assembly made of titanium alloy, measuring 12.052 inches center to center, featuring a clevis on one end and a bearing on the other. Delivery is required 218 days after order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to DLA packaging requirements and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with DLA Master List technical and quality requirements taking precedence over ASTM D3951 packaging standards. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Order limitations are set with a minimum of 47 units and a maximum contract value of 350,000 dollars.

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DLA seeks 95 rigid connecting links for F/A-18 aircraft engines via small business.

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Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE

NAICS

333613 - Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OH, USA

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SBA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE
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OfficeUSA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE
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Theodore Misiolek
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CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (TIE ROD, ACTUATOR)
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
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TITANIUM ALLOY MATERIAL, 12.052 IN. LONG CENTER
TO CENTER, CLEVIS ONE ONE END, BEARING ON OTHER
END, INSEPARABLE ASSEMBLY.
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USED ON THE VARIABLE EXHAUST NOZZLE FOR THE F-404
ENGINE ON THE F/A-18 HORNET AIRCRAFT.
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CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM
NEW HAMPSHIRE BALL BEARINGS INC 15860 P/N 4061T02G02
B & E TOOL COMPANY, INC. 24008 P/N 4061T02G02
UNION MACHINE COMPANY OF LYNN, INC 51992 P/N 4061T02G02
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 99207 P/N 4061T02G02
LINE ITEM 0000000001 TYPE OF COVERAGE: DLA DIRECT, CONUS
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE.
0001 1000249090 0001 EA 95.000
This is an estimated quantity and may not be purchased by the IDC.
NSN/MATERIAL:3040011637395
DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0218
DELIVER FOB: ORIGIN
SPE7LX-27-U-0841
SECTION B
PR: 1000249090 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA-QUP:001
WILL BE PACKAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D3951.
All DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over ASTM D3951. Mark and label all packaging and packing in accordance with MIL-STD-129. The Unit of Issue (U/I) and Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP) will be as specified in the contract/purchase order. PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

SPE7LX-27-U-0841 NSN/Part Number: 3040-01-163-7395 Quantity: 95 EA Purchase Request: 1000249090QTY: 95 Delivery: 218 days ADO

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