Link,chain,end

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through office SPE4A5, seeks quotes for 43 each of LINK,CHAIN,END (NSN 4010-01-037-5328) under request for quotation SPE4A527T0469, with quotes due October 20, 2026. No set-aside is used. The item is a Critical Application Item, and the notice lists approved sources including Crosby Group Inc. (CAGE 75535, P/N A-342-5/8), Oshkosh Defense LLC (CAGE 75Q65, P/N 12601339), and The Crosby Group LLC (CAGE 75535, P/N A-342X5/8).

Delivery is due within 20 days of award on FOB Origin terms with inspection at destination under FAR 52.246-2. The attachment summary specifies delivery to DLA Distribution San Diego. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS. The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation with potential automated award, which excludes automated solicitations containing first article test requirements. Quoters are encouraged to submit quantity ranges to allow award flexibility without resolicitation.

Technical and compliance requirements include DLA packaging (RP001), bare item marking (RQ017), removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies (RQ011), and sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The solicitation requires compliance with the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program under DFARS 252.225-7001. The attachment summary reports historical unit costs from $15.03 to $48.05. The notice states no evaluation criteria or incumbent.