Connecting link

The Air Force Sustainment Center seeks quotations for connecting link components (NSN 3040-01-436-3487, manufacturer part number LS35052D0750A00), with proposals due June 6, 2026. This is an unrestricted procurement; all responsible sources may submit.

The requirement consists of two line items: CLIN 0001 for 1 unit and CLIN 0002 for 2 units. Delivery is FOB Destination to 1776 National Guard Way, Building 4008, Reno, Nevada, with delivery required by July 3, 2026 for both items. Place of performance is Hill AFB, Utah.

Vendors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov, JCP, and CMMC. The contracting officer will hold offered prices firm for 120 days. Standard FAR clauses apply, including cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC Level) requirements, wide area workflow payment instructions, small business representations, Buy American provisions, place of manufacture certifications, and trade agreement and security prohibitions.

Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 129 (Revision R) and MIL-STD 2073-1 (Revision E), with all wood packaging materials debarked and heat-treated to 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes, certified by an ALSC-recognized agency per ISPM No. 15. Commercial packaging per ASTM D-3951 is specified. Shipments exceeding 150 pounds, 108 inches in length, or 130 inches in girth plus length must be packaged on skidded crates or palletized for forklift handling. Vendors must contact the Defense Contract Management Agency via the Shipment Instruction Request eTool System prior to shipment to obtain required DOD regulatory clearances. The NAICS code is 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), and PSC is 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment). Solicitation number is FA8226-26-Q-0529; the contracting officer is Benjamin J. Eddy.