CONNECTING ROD, PISTON

Solicitation SPE7L5-26-T-5494 is a Request for Quotations issued by DLA Land and Maritime for the procurement of 14 piston connecting rods for Detroit Diesel Engine Model 8V53, used on Landing Vehicle Tracked Personnel Model LVTP7. The items are identified by NSN 2815-00-451-6672 and Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc part number 5140949. This is designated as a critical application item. The required delivery date is September 13, 2027, with a delivery window of 349 days after award. Shipping is FOB Origin, and both inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, specifically DLA Distribution Depot Hill at Hill AFB, Utah. The contract mandates strict adherence to DLA packaging requirements (RP001) and marking standards per MIL-STD-129. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List (RA001), and the contractor must ensure that mercury or mercury-containing compounds are not intentionally added to the hardware. Compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments program, the Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards is required. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by September 28, 2026, and must not utilize additive manufacturing processes unless specifically authorized.