CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBL

This contract pertains to the procurement of four connecting rod assemblies identified by NSN 2040-01-580-4825 and part numbers 42861-1505 and 4685192-0018UK, supplied under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-242C, which is a total small business set-aside. Delivery is required within 168 days of contract award, shipped FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination warehouse located in Tracy, California. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, and palletization must adhere to DLA packaging requirements. The contract strictly prohibits the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals in any component, overriding any conflicting specification but not excusing adherence to product performance standards. All substitute chemicals require prior approval unless explicitly authorized. The unit of issue is each, with a fixed quantity of four units and no variance allowed. The items must be delivered no later than January 5, 2027, with an original required delivery date of March 13, 2027. Technical and quality requirements are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions governing based on solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. Transportation logistics and shipping instructions are governed by DLA procedural notes C19 and C20.