CONNECTING LINK, RIGID

Solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-248F is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime for the procurement of 107 rigid connecting links, identified by NSN 3040-00-834-4366. The manufacturing process requires a forging method, necessitating specific tooling. The contract includes a First Article Test requirement, with two units to be delivered to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Delivery is expected within 468 days after the award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin. The procurement is open to full and open competition under NAICS code 333613, with a price evaluation preference available for certified HUBZone small businesses. Strict compliance is required for CMMC Level 2 certification, ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, and export control regulations, including the US/Canada Joint Certification Program for access to technical data. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, avoid the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, and follow MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. All quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS system by September 21, 2026.