TIE ROD END, STEERIN

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded contract SPE7L326P4311 to AM General LLC on June 9, 2026, for the procurement of 108 steering tie rod ends (NSN 2530-01-555-6209). The total firm fixed price of the award is $5,396.76, divided across two line items with a unit price of $49.97. The contract is designated as a small business award, specifically identifying the awardee as a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business. Performance is based at AM General LLC's facility in South Bend, Indiana, with delivery required by February 19, 2027, to DLA Distribution Barstow in California under FOB Origin terms. The contractor must adhere to strict technical and compliance standards, including source-controlled drawing NR 19207 12507024 Revision D and CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, requiring a bag-in-box configuration and the application of P19 preservative to all bare metallic surfaces. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and compliance with various federal clauses regarding sustainable products, veteran employment reporting, and prohibitions on covered software such as Kaspersky and ByteDance. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination.