Connecting Link Rig

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a pre-solicitation market survey for Connecting Link Rig components identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 3040-00-625-8573, which fall under the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing category (NAICS 333613). The agency is seeking qualified suppliers capable of manufacturing these mechanical power transmission components to support upcoming procurement actions. Key contract requirements include compliance with STD-COM packaging standards per ASTM D 3951, RFID compliance capabilities, hazardous material handling compliance, F.O.B. Origin delivery terms, and Firm Fixed Price contracting arrangements. Prospective suppliers must demonstrate their manufacturing capabilities and provide comprehensive business information including facility location, inventory status, and pricing structures. The response deadline for the market survey is February 16, 2026, with the pre-solicitation notice officially posted on February 6, 2026, providing potential bidders with a ten-day window to express interest and submit capabilities information.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and currently maintains three approved sources: Lockheed Martin (P/N 98897), Derco Aerospace (P/N 8X0444), and RBC Aerostructures (P/N 02939/P/N P374533-1). The anticipated contract quantity is 152 units with a potential 100 percent quantity option, bringing the total potential requirement to 304 units. Companies not currently approved as sources may apply through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program, which requires submission of comprehensive technical documentation demonstrating that their product meets or exceeds the quality standards of the current Original Equipment Manufacturer offerings. The specific contract value has not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, and interested parties should prepare their responses according to the detailed market survey questionnaire requirements provided by the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Columbus.