Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded contract SPRDL1-26-C-0102 on a limited-sources basis on June 23, 2026, for 842 connecting rods (National Stock Number 2815-01-422-4201) to support AVDS-1790 8CR diesel engines, under a firm-fixed-price contract with an unknown award value.
The justification cites 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) based on technical data restrictions and the critical need for high-quality components. Two approved sources were identified as capable: Renk America LLC (Muskegon, Michigan, CAGE 02978) and Tecmotiv (USA), Inc. (Niagara Falls, New York, CAGE 0L7R7). The connecting rods are steel I-beam forgings manufactured to part number 388010006. A Sources Sought Notice posted August 8, 2025, yielded no additional sources. Market research determined that only these two suppliers demonstrated capability to deliver components meeting engine specifications and that qualification testing would be required for any new source.
The contract consists of a base quantity of 421 units with a 100-percent option quantity of 421 units. The Integrated Logistics Support Center Detroit Arsenal is the procuring activity. Performance location and specific award recipient are not disclosed in the redacted J&A. Funding is through Army Working Capital Funds. The Acquisition Method Code "1R" reflects that competition was unsuitable due to data rights not owned by the government and uneconomical to purchase.
SPRDL1-25-R-0249 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
6/24/26, 8:22 AM CONNECTING ROD, PISTON
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (DLA Weapons Support) issued solicitation SPRDL1-25-R-0249 on February 12, 2026, to procure connecting rod, piston components (NSN: 2815-01-422-4201) through a Firm-Fixed Price Negotiated Request for Proposal. Only two manufacturers' products are approved for this procurement: TECMOTIV (USA), INC. (Part Number 388010006) and RENK AMERICA LLC (Part Number E9AR104-0290). Award will be made to the lowest evaluated offer that meets all solicitation requirements and contractor responsibility criteria per FAR 9.104, with proposals required to be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist by March 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. The solicitation specifies an "All or None" requirement, meaning offerors must submit offers for the complete total quantity or their bids will be deemed ineligible. All offerors must complete annual representations and certifications through the System for Award Management (SAM), and the contract carries a Defense Order (DO) rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Additionally, the solicitation includes a reverse auction provision that may be used as a pricing technique following the initial proposal submission.
There is no set-aside designation applicable to this procurement. The base order quantity is 421 units with an unexercised option for an additional 421 units, for a total potential quantity of 842 units. Delivery is required 420 days after contract award to DLA Distribution Anniston in Anniston, Alabama, under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin. Offerors must contact the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) to arrange pre-shipment government inspection prior to delivery. The contract requires military-level preservation and Level B packing in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 standards. Performance of this procurement will take place in the United States, and the place of performance is aligned with delivery to the specified DLA distribution facility.
SPRDL1-25-R-0249 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
2/12/26, 1:19 PM CONNECTING ROD, PISTON
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a sources sought notice to gather information for planning purposes related to the procurement of piston connecting rods, classified under NSN 2815-01-422-4201. This is currently structured as a sole source procurement limited to two approved manufacturers: Techmotiv (USA), Inc. (part number 388010006) and RENK America LLC (part number E9AR104-0290), as the government lacks the technical data and detailed drawings necessary for competitive procurement. The agency indicates that qualification testing and evaluation would be required for any potential new sources to become approved suppliers. This sources sought notice is not an open solicitation and does not guarantee future business opportunities, but serves to identify manufacturers who might possess the requisite technical and engineering expertise to meet design space requirements and Critical Item Product Function Specifications. Interested parties have until September 7, 2025 to respond to this planning notice posted on August 8, 2025.
This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is currently controlled by the two incumbent contractors, Techmotiv (USA), Inc. and RENK America LLC, who hold the exclusive technical knowledge for manufacturing these components. The total quantity requirement is 842 units, structured as 421 units for the base contract and an additional 421 units under an option period. The notice emphasizes that source approval through their qualification program would only provide the opportunity to compete on future solicitations rather than guaranteeing contract awards. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333618 for Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 2815 for Diesel Engines and Components, indicating this is specialized automotive or heavy equipment engine componentry. Companies interested in potentially becoming qualified sources can reference the Source Approval Program through the TACOM Army ombudsman website for additional guidance on the qualification process.
SPRDL1-25-R-0249 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
8/8/25, 9:49 AM CONNECTING ROD, PISTON
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded contract SPRDL1-26-C-0102 to TECMOTIV (USA), Inc. for connecting rod and piston components on June 23, 2026, with a contract value of $1,666,528.50.
The award was made under unrestricted competition with no set-aside applied.
SPRDL1-26-C-0102 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
6/23/26, 10:13 AM CONNECTING ROD, PISTON
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring connecting rods for pistons (NSN 2815-01-422-4201) through this pre-solicitation notice. This item is classified under diesel engines and components and falls within the other engine equipment manufacturing sector. The solicitation will be released to the web approximately 15 days from the posting date of January 22, 2026, with the formal closing date to be specified in the full solicitation document. Technical data is not available for this item at this time. Interested contractors should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the complete solicitation, as this notice serves only as an advance notification of the upcoming procurement opportunity.
This procurement involves no set-aside designation and is designated as a sole-source item for two identified contractors: TECMOTIV (USA), INC. (CAGE 0L7R7, Part # 388010006) and RENK AMERICA LLC (CAGE 02978, Part # E9AR104-0290). The total quantity required is 842 connecting rods each, comprised of a base quantity of 421 units with an option quantity of 421 units. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 22, 2026, with a notice submission deadline of February 7, 2026. Budget information and specific award values have not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Prospective bidders should register with SAM.gov to receive notifications when the formal solicitation becomes available.
SPRDL1-25-R-0249 Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
1/22/26, 2:18 PM