TIE ROD END, STEERING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L126F056G to Houston Drive Train Vehicle Component (CAGE 1SER6) for the procurement of steering tie rod ends (NSN 2530011496787), with a total contract value of $16,479.84 and an award date of July 16, 2026. This contract operates under the indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity framework of SPE7L425D62KF, with an estimated annual requirement of 1,621 units and a ceiling value of $250,000. Deliveries are specified for DLA Distribution Depots in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania, with FOB Origin terms placing title and risk of loss on the government upon shipment from the contractor’s facility. The delivery schedule mandates a 150-day lead time, with a final delivery date of December 14, 2026. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards using clean and dry preservation (method 33) and grease-resistant paper and bubble wrap materials, while marking and labeling follow MIL-STD-129 with adherence to hazardous material requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS 252.223-7001, including pre-award submission of hazard labels and MSDS documentation. Inspection and acceptance occur solely at the destination point, with payment processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003. The contract incorporates comprehensive federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific clauses governing supply chain security, cybersecurity, and ethical compliance. Key clauses include FAR 52.204-27 and 52.204-30 prohibiting ByteDance-covered applications and foreign supply chain risks, 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020 mandating NIST SP 800-171 compliance and cyber incident reporting, and 252.204-7018 banning covered telecommunications equipment. Labor and procurement integrity are enforced through clauses such as 52.222-36 requiring equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, 52.222-50 on combating human