ROD, GROUND

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-698P is a fixed-price request for the procurement of one ground rod, identified by NSN 5975016993125 and part number 9680-0044 from Heil Trailer International LLC. This is a source-controlled item that must be manufactured and tested according to basic drawing 1X4F3 AMSCBDOC, Revision D dated March 7, 2007. Because it is source-controlled, only vendors with access to the limited rights data or traceability to approved sources should quote. Companies seeking source approval must provide a Source Approval Request package. The item is designated as a critical application item, and quality assurance requires adherence to specific sampling methods under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with zero non-conformances required for acceptance. The delivery is required within 200 days after order, with a need ship date of March 23, 2027, delivered FOB destination to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and DLA packaging requirements. Invoicing and receiving reports must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Offerors must submit quotes via the DIBBS portal by September 3, 2026, and must comply with various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, DFARS cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information, and NAICS code 327110 for small business representations.