CONNECTING LINK, RIGID

Solicitation SPE7L1-27-T-3592, issued by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain, is a small business set-aside for the procurement of 39 rigid connecting links (tie rods), identified by NSN 3040-01-201-4819. The contract requires delivery within 168 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of May 4, 2027, and a final required delivery date of October 14, 2027. Shipping is designated as FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program, with the delivery point located in Anniston, Alabama. The government will not evaluate offers utilizing additive manufacturing processes, and a price evaluation preference is available for certified HUBZone small business concerns. Technical data for this item is subject to strict export controls under ITAR and EAR, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and completed DLA export-control training. Quality assurance is critical, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, with sampling conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, and all invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The solicitation also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding the Buy American Act, cybersecurity standards, and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment.