ROD, GROUND

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-768F is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by DLA Aviation for the procurement of 91 units of ground rods, identified by NSN 5975002965324 and part number AA55804-2B. The items must conform to the latest revision of A-A-55804A for Type II, Class B, 8-foot rods and are designated as critical application items. Delivery is required within 169 days, with a need ship date of March 17, 2027, and an original required delivery date of May 17, 2027. Shipping is FOB Origin, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The designated delivery location is the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict quality and technical compliance, requiring manufacturers to maintain inspection systems compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a requirement for zero non-conformances in sample lots. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, respectively, with specific preservation method 33 and unit container E5. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment. The solicitation also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and cybersecurity standards under DFARS 252.204-7012. HUBZone small business concerns may be eligible for a price evaluation preference.