CONNECTING LINK, RIG

Offerors must submit quotations for the connecting link, rig with NSN 3040-00-147-3128, quantity of 11 units, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-807S, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, and only small business concerns may respond. Due to fluctuating demand, offerors are strongly encouraged to provide quantity ranges in their quotes to facilitate award flexibility without administrative delays, though this does not apply to Auto IDC. All offers must comply with the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment and services as defined by FAR 52.204-24 and DFARS 252.204-7016. Domestic sourcing requirements under the Berry Amendment, Buy American Act, and related clauses apply, with the Berry Amendment threshold now set at $150,000; non-domestic material must be disclosed in the quote or via written notification. Small business joint ventures must submit representations for applicable small business categories as required by FAR provisions. The use of additive manufacturing for any supplied item is prohibited unless explicitly approved by the contracting officer in advance. Vendors must register via DLA’s new AMPS system within two months to access the Vendor Shipment Module and continue shipping; without AMPS approval, shipment privileges will be suspended. VSM WebServices users must update their internal schema by the referenced deadline to avoid disruption. Offers must include current dealer or distributor certification details and cannot use Fast Pay terms. DIBBS users anticipating a late quote must submit a “No Bid” with an anticipated date or reason to prevent requirement cancellation. APEX Accelerators offer free support to businesses pursuing government contracts. All quotations must be submitted through DIBBS, and failure to comply with any solicitation clause will render the offer ineligible for award.