CONNECTOR, ROD END

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to KWAT ENTERPRISES CORP. (CAGE 9L863) for the supply of 70,000 units of a surplus rod end connector (NSN 5340005454207) at a total price of $1,400.00, with delivery required by August 10, 2026, to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-345U and awarded on July 21, 2026, is classified as a simplified acquisition under full and open competition. The item must meet exact form, fit, and function standards as verified by prior government ownership, with the offeror certifying that the material was previously owned by the U.S. Government and acquired from a government selling agency under contract GL14509 in March 2016. The offeror, identified as a small disadvantaged women-owned business, has previously supplied the same NSN to DLA under contracts SPE7L125P5170 and SPE7L122P6032 and has inspected all 70,000 units with 100% compliance. Packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129 for barcoding and marking, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, and DLA RP001 for packaging and palletization, with all units required to bear the NSN, CAGE code, part number, and original contract number. The contractor is responsible for shipment FOB origin and must submit invoices electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, complying with DFARS 252.232-7006. The contract includes mandatory clauses related to veteran employment reporting and sustainable products, along with multiple DFARS provisions prohibiting the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Technical compliance is verified through government inspection at destination, and sample submission for evaluation was a prerequisite for award. No modifications or options are permitted, and the contract requires adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with no deviations allowed in quantity, pricing, or specifications.