CONNECTING LINK, RIG

Solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-02F4 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime for the acquisition of 25 units of a rigid connecting link, identified by NSN 3040012387080. This item is designated as an Air Force Critical Safety Item and a restricted source item requiring government engineering source approval. The procurement includes a mandatory first article testing requirement, necessitating the delivery of two units to the first article test lab at Robins AFB, Georgia, within 90 calendar days of the contract date. The government will notify the contractor of first article approval or disapproval within 135 calendar days of receipt. The contract mandates strict quality and manufacturing standards, requiring manufacturers to comply with SAE AS9100 or an equivalent system, and prohibits the use of additive manufacturing unless specifically authorized. All items must be marked according to MIL-STD-129 and delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Warner Robins. Compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment is required for quotes above the micro-purchase threshold. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. Quotes are due by September 8, 2026, and must be submitted via DIBBS under NAICS code 333612.