Rod,straight,headless

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks quotes for 4 each of straight, headless rods under NSN 5340-01-506-7621 (line 0001, PR 7018075853), with quotes due October 8, 2026 through DIBBS. The solicitation carries no set-aside.

This is a Request for Quotations issued by DLA office SPE7M2 under the Fast Auto Evaluation solicitation type, using the simplified acquisition process with potential automated award. Automated award will not occur if first article test requirements apply. Delivery is required within 140 days of award on FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance at DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The attached RFQ summary lists a need ship date of February 23, 2027. The item is a critical application item and stave module component, with each module assembly consisting of 20 staves, and the requirement falls under the Nuclear Reactor Program within DLA Land and Maritime.

Technical and compliance requirements include MIL-STD-130N marking, sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, ITAR/EAR export control restrictions, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. The buy incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 5 (May 2026). The contract includes FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses covering hazard warnings, transportation by sea, WAWF payment procedures, small business status representations, and covered defense telecommunications equipment. The PSC is 5340, Hardware, Commercial. The source does not state evaluation criteria or an award value.