Rod,continuous thread

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through DLA office SPE4A6, is soliciting quotes under RFQ SPE4A627T3358 for 14 each ROD, CONTINUOUS THREAD (NSN 5306-00-903-3543), with quotes due October 23, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted, as the Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used. The description contains conflicting dates: one entry cites October 20, 2026, while the later entry and the notice's due date field state October 23, 2026.

Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS under Fast Auto Evaluation procedures. Delivery is due 167 days after award to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas, per the RFQ attachment summary, on an FOB Origin basis with inspection and acceptance at origin. The item is classified as a critical application item. Per the attachment summary, inspection follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 zero-based sampling plans, and the manufacturer's inspection system must comply with ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent. Each shipment requires a Certificate of Quality Compliance. Surface marking follows MIL-DTL-1222J and MIL-STD-129, with material symbol, manufacturer's symbol, and lot number applied directly to item surfaces. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited in preservation, packaging, and marking.

Berry Amendment, Buy American Act, and DFARS domestic sourcing requirements apply, with the Berry Amendment threshold at $150,000. The PSC is 5306 (Bolts). The attachment summary reports prior awards since 2006 ranging from $56.95 to $469.90 per unit across multiple contractors.