CONNECTOR, ROD END

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7L226V0823 is a firm fixed price purchase order issued on July 1, 2026, to Larkos Packing and Distribution Inc. for the procurement of rod end connectors. The contract consists of two line items totaling 745 units at a unit price of $9.07, resulting in a total contract value of $6,757.15. All items must be delivered to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, by December 23, 2026, under FOB Origin terms with government inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contractor is required to adhere to strict military standards for packaging and marking, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information per NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment, and strict adherence to hazardous material identification and safety data protocols. Administrative requirements include the mandatory use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports.