CONNECTOR, ROD END

The contract calls for the procurement of three units of a connector rod end, identified by NSN 5340-01-297-5436 and part number DAA3222A656-001, with supplier Northrop Grumman Systems Corp specified. The solicitation number is SPE4A5-26-T-9565, issued by the Department of Defense through the ASC Supplier OEM Division, with delivery required at the DLA Distribution center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The delivery schedule mandates a ship date by September 6, 2026, and a final delivery by December 19, 2027, with the products to be delivered FOB origin and inspected and accepted at destination. Packaging and marking must adhere strictly to military standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, with no special markings required. The contract also specifies adherence to stringent quality and technical requirements sourced from the DLA Master List and includes quality standards aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and tailored higher-level contract quality requirements. Cybersecurity compliance requires a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, and adherence to DFARS regulations on item identification is outlined, with a waiver on unique item identification per customer request. Sampling and inspection protocols must follow MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based sampling plans, assigning verification levels according to attribute criticality. The contract references detailed handling and packaging instructions, including requirements for hazardous materials packaging if applicable. The solicitation was posted on March 10, 2026, with a response deadline of March 18, 2026. The contract also provides specific points of contact for clarification and further communication, ensuring compliance with all Department of Defense acquisition and quality control procedures throughout the procurement process.