CONNECTING LINK, RIG

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a simplified acquisition contract to PHOENIX TRADING INC. (CAGE 4LF36) for one connecting link, rig (NSN 3040015659029, PR 7017493510) at a total price of $585.00, with an award date of July 21, 2026. The procurement was issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-837L, a Request for Quotations managed by the DLA Land and Maritime Land Supply Chain, and is not designated as a small business set-aside. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order, with FOB Destination terms, and the item must be shipped to the USS BILLINGS (LCS-15) at FPO AA 34088. The contract incorporates extensive regulatory compliance requirements including FAR and DFARS clauses for SAM registration, employment equity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, hazardous materials handling, sustainable products, export controls, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on acquiring defense items from Chinese military companies. Packaging and marking must fully comply with MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951 (subject to precedence of the DLA Master List), and DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, with QUP code 001. The contractor is required to submit invoices and receiving reports via Wide Area Workflow, adhering to DFARS Appendix F guidelines, and must maintain current representations and certifications in SAM. The contract includes mandatory compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, and all applicable safety and environmental clauses. Payment and administrative functions are governed by electronic submission protocols, and the point of contact for procurement inquiries is Kristina Derry at DLA. All technical and quality specifications are referenced through the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, accessible online.