TIE ROD, STEERING

The contract SPE7L426V2239, awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency to PDI GROUND SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INC. (CAGE 0W357), is for the procurement of eight tie rods, steering (NSN 2530016686989), with a total contract value of $4,680.00. The award date is July 28, 2026, and performance must be completed within 256 calendar days after award, with a required delivery date of October 14, 2026, and a need ship date of April 10, 2027. Delivery is to the W1A8 DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Origin terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until the goods reach the designated location. The contract is governed by a fixed-price structure as indicated by the use of FAR 52.216-1 Alternate I, and includes a comprehensive set of clauses addressing compliance with federal acquisition regulations, including inspection at destination per FAR 52.246-2, packaging and preservation to MIL-STD-2073-1E, and marking and barcoding per MIL-STD-129. The contractor is obligated to ensure all items are individually packaged with cushioning to prevent damage, bare metal surfaces are preserved against corrosion, and moving parts are lubricated, with plastic caps applied to rubber boots to prevent seal degradation. Special requirements under DFARS include adherence to the Hazard Communication Standard for labeling hazardous materials, mandatory compliance with NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding covered defense information as outlined in 252.204-7012, and adherence to prohibitions on the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018. The contractor must also comply with employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, alternative dispute resolution restrictions regarding mandatory arbitration, and whistleblower protections. All invoices must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and payment terms include accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The solicitation, SPE7L4-26-T-5687, required offers to be submitted via the DIBBS portal, and while the contract references compliance with socioeconomic representation clauses such as 52.219-28