CONNECTING LINK, RIG

Solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-147Q is a commercial acquisition by the Department of Defense Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support for the procurement of four rigid connecting links (NSN 3040012491517). The requirement includes a mandatory First Article Test (FAT) for one unit, with test reports due within 120 calendar days of award or production start. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the origin. The items must be delivered to DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, with a required delivery date of June 26, 2027. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and technical standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Contractors must maintain an inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 and adhere to CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity self-assessment requirements. Environmental compliance is required, specifically the prohibition of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. All quotes must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by August 17, 2026.