53--CONNECTOR,ROD END

The contract seeks the procurement of two units of a rod end connector (NSN 5340013782562), with delivery scheduled to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma within 167 days prior to the stated timeline. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, aimed at supporting small enterprises. Approved sources for the connector are identified, and no hard copies or detailed specifications of the solicitation are provided; all quotes must be submitted electronically to be considered. The solicitation is managed by the DLA Land And Maritime office, part of the Department of Defense, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The notice specifies that all responsible suppliers may respond within the set deadline of January 20, 2026, following the posting date of January 8, 2026. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 332510, which applies to fabricated structural metal manufacturing. Prospective bidders are directed to submit their quotations online through the provided link on the SAM.gov platform and are encouraged to direct any questions to the designated buyer via email. This solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity participation by total small business set-aside criteria, ensuring that only quotes from qualified small businesses will be considered for award.