Rope,wire

DLA Aviation, through its SPE4A5 office, is soliciting quotes for 169 each of wire rope, NSN 4010-01-614-5861, under a request for quotation with quotes due October 21, 2026. That date has passed as of November 4, 2026. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," and quotes must be submitted through DIBBS.

Delivery is due within 166 days of award, FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin. The attachment summary places delivery at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The PSC is 4010, Chain and Wire Rope.

The item is designated a Critical Application Item with technical data (TDP Rev A Gen 1). Stated requirements include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, ITAR/EAR export control of technical data under RQ032, DLA packaging (RP001) and bare-item marking (RQ017), and sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The manufacturer's inspection system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited except in functional applications. Cited DFARS and FAR clauses cover hazard warning labels, safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity assessments, and transportation of supplies by sea using U.S.-flag vessels.

The attachment summary states the buy may be a candidate for automated award and that automated solicitations containing First Article Test requirements are excluded. Prior awards for this item ranged from $3.45 to $7.56 per unit and went to multiple contractors, including 7YWT4 and 34CZ9.