CONNECTING LINK, RIGID

Solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-248V is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Land and Maritime for the procurement of 47,000 units of Rigid Connecting Links (NSN 3040-00-615-8803). The items must be manufactured in accordance with Basic Drawing 19207 8741900 Revision F and include a phosphate coating. Delivery is required within 168 days after order, with a need ship date of March 9, 2027, and a final required delivery date of March 18, 2027. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contract mandates strict quality and compliance standards, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Technical inspection is required at the actual manufacturing facility, and acceptance is based on a zero-nonconformance sampling plan. Due to the nature of the technical data, offerors must have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and adhere to ITAR or EAR export controls. Additionally, the solicitation imposes domestic sourcing restrictions on bearings, requiring that they be manufactured in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada, with at least 50 percent of component costs originating from these regions. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment. Packaging must adhere to RP001 and MIL-STD-129 standards. The solicitation is open for full and open competition, with a price evaluation preference provided for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS system by September 21, 2026.