Connecting link,rigid

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotations for four each rigid connecting links, NSN 3040-01-186-6624, under request for quotation SPE4A627T5292, with quotes due October 27, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, issued as an Auto Evaluation solicitation, and quotes must be submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

Delivery is required within 160 days, FOB Origin, with inspection at origin. The source's description of the delivery destination is DLA Distribution San Diego. The item is a Navy-identified Critical Safety Item that requires engineering source approval from the government design control activity. Manufacturers must hold SAE AS9100 or equivalent certification, and distributors must hold AS9120. The solicitation incorporates CMMC Level 2 under DFARS, along with covered defense telecommunications restrictions, export controls, and hazmat compliance clauses.

Technical requirements specify aluminum alloy tubing (2024-T3/T42), magneform processing, heat treatment per MIL-H-6088, penetrant inspection per MIL-I-6866, and alodine 1200 coating per MIL-C-5541CL1A. Packaging follows MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking follows MIL-STD-129. Ozone-depleting chemicals are prohibited. Domestic material restrictions apply under the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, with a $150,000 threshold. The PSC is 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment.