Rod Assembly, Connecting, Engine, (Connecting Rod)

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring connecting rod assemblies for AVDS-1790 2-Series Diesel Engines through solicitation SPRDL1-25-R-0171. The procurement seeks connecting rods with NSN 2815-00-394-9702 and manufacturer part number 11683934, restricted to sole source suppliers Fairlane Tool Company (CAGE 50433) and Renk America LLC (CAGE 02978) or their authorized dealers. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price supply agreement with stringent quality assurance requirements, including military preservation Level B packing, origin inspection and acceptance, and electronic proposal submission. Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with federal contracting regulations covering supply chain traceability, ozone-depleting substances, and telecommunications equipment restrictions. The solicitation was released on July 1st, 2025, with proposals due approximately 30 days thereafter on August 4, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is restricted to the two sole source manufacturers identified above. The contract quantities have been amended from an original base quantity of 520 units to 1,181 units, with the option quantity similarly increased from 520 to 1,181 units, representing a 100% option structure. The connecting rod assemblies will be delivered to the U.S. Army General Supply Central Receiving Point operated by DLA Distribution in Anniston, Alabama, with destination as the FOB point. The procurement supports the U.S. Army's diesel engine maintenance requirements and follows standard military packaging and inspection protocols. Award values are not specified in the solicitation documents, but the substantial quantity increase through amendment suggests significant procurement value for this engine component supply contract.