Retainer, rod end LO

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for Retainer, Rod End LO components, identified by NSN 5340013041620. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and may result in an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract with a one-year term or until aggregate orders reach $350,000, whichever occurs first. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotes, which must be submitted electronically by the May 8, 2026 deadline. The procurement falls under the Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing NAICS category (332994) and Hardware and Abrasives PSC category (53). Quotes will be evaluated based on timeliness of submission and contractor responsibility; however, specific evaluation criteria beyond these baseline requirements are not detailed in the notice. The solicitation documentation, including digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards, is available electronically only, with no hard copies provided.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small business concerns. The initial procurement calls for 99 units with delivery required within 155 days, while the contract structure anticipates approximately 12 orders per year with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 14 units. The estimated contract value reaches $350,000 as the aggregate ceiling. Items will be shipped to various Defense Logistics Agency depots located throughout the continental United States and overseas locations, with shipments consolidated and containerized at designated consolidation points. No incumbent contractor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation notice. Interested vendors should note that all submissions must be made electronically by May 8, 2026, as hard copies of the RFQ are not available.