ROD, PISTON, HYDRAULI

The contract solicitation SPE7L0-26-T-0332 requests the procurement of two hydraulic piston rods, commercial off-the-shelf items identified by Brunswick Corp part number 653-833146T06 and NSN 3040-01-572-7165, to be delivered within five days to the designated destination in Texarkana, Texas. The item is classified as a COTS product, and while Item Unique Identification is not required per the Service customer’s request, all supplies must strictly comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede other standards such as ASTM D3951. Packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129, with palletization following RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, and all shipments must use the fastest traceable means—parcel post is prohibited. The contract enforces a strict prohibition on the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and prohibits intentional inclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in any hardware or supplies, with only narrowly defined exceptions such as functional mercury in specific batteries, lighting, instruments, or weapon systems as approved by NAVSEA, including requirements for shock-proof containment in portable devices. All contract requirements are governed by specific FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandatory compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment for domestic sourcing, and cybersecurity obligations under NIST SP 800-171 with a deviation in effect for DoD assessment requirements. Contractors must be registered in SAM and maintain current representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic classifications, and trafficking in persons compliance. The contract incorporates clauses on whistleblower rights, cybersecurity incident reporting, information safeguarding, and limitations on the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing and payment must be processed through Wide Area Workflow, with delivery subject to destination inspection and acceptance using DFARS Appendix F standards. Offers must be submitted via DIBBS by the June 8, 2026 deadline, and any resulting contract will carry a DX or DO priority rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, ensuring national defense urgency. The contracting office is the DLA Land and Maritime, Supply Chain ESOC Buys, with Jeffrey Bloom as the primary point of contact.