CONNECTING LINK, RIGID

This solicitation, SPE7L1-26-T-859R, is a Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside for 168 rigid connecting links with a delivery requirement of 505 days after award, under purchase request 7017440434. Offerors must comply with stringent domestic sourcing rules, including the Berry Amendment, Buy American Act, and applicable DFARS clauses, with a lowered Berry threshold of $150,000, requiring full disclosure of any non-domestic materials used. The use of additive manufactured parts is prohibited unless explicitly approved by the contracting officer, and any such proposal will be deemed ineligible for award. Offerors are strongly encouraged to provide quantity ranges in their quotes due to the unpredictable and fluctuating nature of procurement needs, as fixed quantities may lead to administrative inefficiencies unless under Auto IDC. A “No Bid” submission is required on DIBBS for those planning to quote after the closing date to avoid assumption of non-procurability. All offerors must represent that they will not supply covered telecommunications equipment or services prohibited under FAR 52.204-24 or DFARS 252.204-7016. Small business joint ventures must submit required certifications for eligibility under applicable set-aside categories. Contractors must register through DLA’s new Account Management & Provisioning System (AMPS) within two months to gain access to the Vendor Shipment Module, and those using VSM WebServices must implement schema updates by April 23, 2025, or lose shipping capability. Fast Pay is not applicable, and all submissions must be made via DIBBS with full compliance to the specified clauses and representations.