CONNECTING LINK, RIG

Solicitation SPE7LX-26-T-1106, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic ACO Program Directorate, is a request for quotations for the procurement of ten units of material under NSN 3040011214912. A critical component of this requirement is the Government First Article Test, which requires the contractor to deliver one unit of lot/item 3040 / 11214912 to Hill AFB within 90 calendar days of the contract date. The government will then notify the contractor of the first article's status within 101 calendar days of receipt. The overall delivery for the remaining quantity is specified as 563 days after receipt of order. The contract designates the items as Navy Identified Critical Safety Items and requires manufacturers to maintain a quality management system compliant with SAE AS9100 or an equivalent standard. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin. All quotes must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by September 21, 2026. The solicitation includes a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone small businesses and strictly prohibits the use of additive manufacturing for the produced items. Compliance with the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and DFARS cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information is mandatory. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.