CONNECTOR, ROD END

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L126V128K to MARTIN MILITARY INC (CAGE 1WZZ2) for the procurement of 10 units of CONNECTOR, ROD END (NSN 5340016863630) at a total price of $440.00, with an award date of July 27, 2026. The solicitation, issued under the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105, is structured as a simplified acquisition and may be eligible for automated award if no first article testing is required. Delivery is required at the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB Origin pricing applied despite the stated FOB Destination terms due to the First Destination Transportation program. The item must be delivered by October 14, 2026, with a need ship date of November 11, 2026, and must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards and MIL-STD-129 marking requirements, including palletization per DLA’s RP001 guidelines. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity, prohibitions on hazardous substances including hexavalent chromium and mercury, export controls, labor protections, contractor reporting, and anti-trafficking requirements. Notably, 252.240-7997 and 252.244-7999 include deviations specific to DOD assessment and subcontracting procedures, while 52.204-13, 52.213-4, and others reflect February 2026 deviations tied to SAM maintenance and simplified acquisition terms. A mandatory pass/fail gate prohibits offers involving additive manufacturing, and failure to submit a required Safety Data Sheet prior to award renders an offeror nonresponsible. The contractor must use WAWF for electronic invoicing and payment, maintain active SAM registration, and ensure representations regarding small business status, telecommunications equipment compliance, and employment eligibility are current. All hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard unless exempted by other federal acts. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-1 and 52.246-2, and the contract includes strict prohibitions on the acquisition