AXLE, REAR

The contract is for the procurement of one rear axle assembly with NSN 2530-01-278-9223 under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-106C, requiring delivery within 168 days to a designated facility in Tracy, California. The item must be manufactured using a forging process, with all tooling and sourcing inquiries directed to authorized DLA supply chain teams. Compliance with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, and all specifications are governed by referenced standards including MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331, with zero non-conformances required in sampling unless otherwise stated. Configuration changes must be managed through formal engineering change proposals, and deviations require approval. The product must be inspected and accepted at origin, with strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards. Each unit must be individually packaged with preservation code 89, die-cut cushioning to prevent damage, and full overlapping flaps to ensure container integrity. Special marking code ZZ requires an “ARROW UP OPEN THIS SIDE” indicator, and all packaging materials must be mercury-free per IP056. The use of ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute chemicals must be pre-approved. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are banned from direct contact with the item, except for approved functional components such as batteries or sensors, which must include secondary containment as specified by NAVSEA 5100-003D. The item is classified as a Critical Application Item and requires Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment. Packaging and preservation must avoid substances that could interfere with operational fluids, and all materials must ensure safe transport and delivery in serviceable condition. Delivery is FOB origin with no tolerance for quantity variance. The manufacturer must determine hazardous material status prior to award and comply with all DLA transport procedures. The contract enforces full and open competition, and all data, including unit of issue, must align with DLA standards. The point of contact for inquiries is Matthew Curry, with the response deadline having passed in July 2026 and the original delivery date set for June 2027.