CONNECTING ROD AND

The contract solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-143X, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency District San Joaquin, seeks the procurement of 62 units of a connecting rod and bearing assembly identified by NSN 4820-01-281-5945 for delivery within 145 days after award to the specified location in Tracy, California. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336310, with all offerors required to represent their small business status and comply with FAR clauses governing postaward representation, employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking in persons, and sustainable procurement. Technical data associated with this item is subject to export control under either ITAR or EAR, requiring strict adherence to DFARS 252.225-7048; only DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed training, and authorization may access the controlled data. Compliance with DLA packaging standards RP001 and ASTM D3951 is mandatory, with all items labeled per MIL-STD-129 and hazardous materials marked according to 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance are performed at origin, requiring manufacturers to maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. The contract mandates cybersecurity safeguards under NIST SP 800-171 and compliance with CMMC Level 2 as a certified third-party assessment organization, with additional requirements for safeguarding covered contractor information systems and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Performance must be executed under FOB Destination terms, with all invoicing and receiving reports submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow. The acquisition includes deviation clauses from February 2026 covering changes, subcontracting, and contract administration updates, and the contract type is unspecified pending final determination by the contracting officer. Offerors must complete all representations in Section K including UEI and CAGE code disclosures if providing covered defense telecommunications equipment, and must submit proposals via the DIBBS portal by the stated deadline.