ROD, STRAIGHT, HEADLESS

Solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-6967 is a request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Nuclear Reactor Program for the procurement of four headless straight rods, specifically identified as stave modules under NSN 5340-01-506-7621. Each module assembly must consist of 20 staves and be manufactured in accordance with Basic Drawing NR 80064 4558707 Revision E. The delivery is required within 140 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of February 23, 2027, and a final required delivery date of April 24, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical and quality requirements found in the DLA Master List, as well as MIL-STD-130N for identification marking and MIL-STD-129 for shipment marking. Environmental and safety restrictions prohibit the intentional addition of mercury and the use of Class I ozone-depleting substances. Technical data associated with this item is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Evaluation of offers includes a price preference for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns, and the government will not consider items produced via additive manufacturing. Offerors must comply with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, disclosing any non-domestic materials used. Quality assurance is governed by a zero-based sampling plan, with critical attributes assigned a verification level of VII or AQL 0.1.