ROD END ASSY, BRAKE

The contract covers the procurement of two units of a Rod End Assembly for brake systems, identified by part number HP891132 and NSN 1630-00-939-8987, to be supplied by Tactair Fluid Controls Inc. The items are designated as critical application components and must meet specific packaging, quality, and cybersecurity requirements, including compliance with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) packaging standards, MIL-STD-129 marking, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 self-assessment. Quality assurance follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans, emphasizing zero acceptance for nonconforming units unless otherwise indicated. Delivery is scheduled within 171 days of contract award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination address of DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina. The contract stipulates strict adherence to configuration control, engineering change proposals, and the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 or FED-STD-313 if hazardous materials are involved, with palletization following DLA’s RP001 requirements. The delivery terms are FOB origin with no quantity variance permitted. Transportation and shipping are governed by DLA directives DLAD C19 and C20. The solicitation was posted on March 19, 2026, with a response deadline of March 27, 2026, and the point of contact for the acquisition is Tierra Smith from the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense.