Ball joint

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for 298 each ball joints (NSN 3040-21-878-6687) under request for quotation SPE7LX27U0379, with quotes due November 12, 2026. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used, and the item is a critical application item limited to approved sources ZF Friedrichshafen AG (P/N 065217002633) or Rana Rhythm Automotive USA Michigan (P/N J-65-BJ-3000-A-11).

The solicitation is an AIDC issued by DLA office SPE7LX. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS. Delivery is due 139 days from award on FOB Origin terms with inspection at destination, under line 0001 and purchase request 1000247831. Quotations must include packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and comply with MIL-STD-129 marking requirements. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 and cites FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses, including trade agreements certifications, domestic material restrictions, hazardous material identification, cyber security requirements, and transportation of supplies by sea provisions.

Per the attached RFQ summary, the resulting contract is a unilateral indefinite delivery contract below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold with a one-year period of performance and a maximum value of $350,000. The estimated annual quantity is 298 units, with a guaranteed minimum of 44 units after acceptable performance on the initial delivery order and a minimum delivery order quantity of 74 units. The same summary reports prior awards to CAGE 56161 at approximately $137 to $151 per unit, with the most recent award in April 2026 at $150.69 per unit.