30--CONNECTING LINK,RIG

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-949R seeks the procurement of 21 rigid connecting links, NSN 3040-01-685-8295, for delivery to the DLA Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a total performance period of 405 days from award. The item is classified as a critical application component and must be produced in strict accordance with technical drawing NR 81205 29-5948 Revision B and associated reference drawings, while adhering to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements identified by R or I numbers. The manufacturer’s inspection system must meet ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent standard, and first article approval is mandatory with government testing required at Tinker Air Force Base, involving the submission and testing of one unit within 270 calendar days of contract award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, and packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific packaging codes and palletization standards as outlined in DLA’s RP001 requirements. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and incorporates applicable FAR and DFARS clauses including restrictions on subcontracting, nonmanufacturer rule, and requirement to use the System for Award Management. The item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, and offerors must hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete DLA export control training, and be approved by DLA to handle the controlled technical data. The contract prohibits the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and hexavalent chromium, mandates compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and requires electronic invoicing and receiving reports through WAWF. Additive manufacturing is explicitly prohibited, and failure to submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award disqualifies the offeror. All submissions must be made via the DIBBS portal by August 21, 2026, and offerors are required to maintain current Representations and Certifications in SAM, including small business status and compliance with Buy American and Berry Amendment restrictions. The contract is under the administration of DLA Land and Maritime Land Supply Chain, with Dillon James as the point of contact.