ROD, COMPR ROTOR

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-Q-0624 seeks the procurement of 1,509 rear compressor rotor tie rods under a total small business set-aside, with a delivery requirement of 256 days after award and FOB destination to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma. The item, identified by NSN 2840-00-801-8265, requires compliance with stringent military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, though Item Unique Identification is not mandated by the service customer under DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Manufacturing may involve casting or forging, and sourcing support is available through DLA’s Casting and Forging Assistance portal. Quality assurance is governed by non-tailored SAE AS9100 requirements and tailored higher-level quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the source by the Government. The contractor must adhere to a comprehensive set of DFARS and FAR clauses covering cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-171 controls and CMMC Level 2 self-assessment, safeguarding of covered defense information, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment, and anti-terrorism awareness training. Packaging and marking must follow RP001 DLA requirements with specific codes for container types and preservation methods, while invoices must be submitted exclusively through WAWF. The award will be based on best value with price and past performance given approximately equal weight, emphasizing historical quality and delivery compliance. Contractors must provide UEI and CAGE codes, comply with Buy American provisions, and avoid subcontracting with entities owned by state sponsors of terrorism. The solicitation does not include pricing details, and no formal Section J attachments list is present, though required documentation includes material certifications, drawings, packing lists, and ocean bills of lading. Special requirements include DPAS rating for prioritization and adherence to hazardous material handling provisions, including prohibition of hexavalent chromium and fluorinated fire-fighting agents. All submissions must be electronically formatted, and proposals are due by July 22, 2026.