TIE ROD END, STEERING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L326V4282 to KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC (CAGE 7Z016) on July 20, 2026, for the supply of 174 units of a right-hand tie rod end for steering (NSN 2530013623574) at a total contract value of $15,994.08. The item is to be delivered to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania by January 23, 2027, with performance required within 190 days of award. Delivery is FOB destination, and inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site under government supervision. The contract includes stringent packaging and marking requirements aligned with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, specifying preservation method 31 (cold/dry), a non-extendable 120-month shelf life, and compliance with hazardous material labeling standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS 252.223-7001. All shipments must meet DLA’s RP001 palletization standards and include proper barcoding consistent with U.S. DoD protocols. The contractor is obligated to submit hazard warning labels and Material Safety Data Sheets prior to award and ensure all documentation accompanies the shipment. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Far Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) clauses governing labor standards, cybersecurity, export controls, and contractor responsibilities. Key clauses include requirements for employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable product usage, and safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012. Cybersecurity compliance includes adherence to NIST SP 800-171 assessments and reporting of cyber incidents. The contract mandates electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and prohibits unauthorized obligations and improper subcontracting practices. Additional clauses restrict procurement of covered defense telecommunications equipment from sanctioned Chinese entities and prohibit hexavalent chromium use. The contractor must comply with ethical requirements including whistleblower protections, disclosures of information, and prohibitions on mandatory arbitration agreements. Payment is subject to electronic processing under WAWF, with accelerated payments possible for small business subcontractors. The award reflects a simplified acquisition under a fixed-price structure with no