CONNECTING ROD, PISTON

This contract is a solicitation for the procurement of 23 estimated units of a Connecting Rod, Piston with NSN 2815013926657, issued under the solicitation number SPE7LX-26-U-8761 as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333618. Delivery is required within 90 days FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point. The item is subject to strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, including preservation method 20, cleaning/drying method 1, preservation material 49, wrapping material GB, and unit container E5. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with a packaging code of U and no special marking required, and palletization must conform to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The contractor must ensure no mercury or mercury-containing compounds are intentionally added or in direct contact with the product, except under specific exemptions for functional uses like batteries, lighting, or weapon systems, which must include secondary containment and meet NAVSEA 5100-003D standards. The product must be furnished as specified by Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc, part number 23509705, and sourcing or tooling assistance may be required for casting or forging operations through DLA’s dedicated channels. The contract is structured as a unilateral indefinite delivery contract with a maximum value of $350,000, requiring all invoicing to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Technical compliance includes adherence to applicable FAR and DFARS clauses such as 52.219-28 for small business representation, 52.222-50 and 52.222-54 regarding anti-trafficking and employment eligibility, 52.223-23 and 52.223-3 for sustainable products and hazardous material safety, and multiple DFARS clauses including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding defense information and 252.223-7001 for hazard labeling. Offerors must maintain an active UEI and CAGE code, attest to small business status, and comply with all representations regarding socioeconomic category eligibility and affirmative reporting requirements under DFARS and FAR. Cybersecurity