Segment 7 stern

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks quotes for one each of Segment 7 Stern (NSN 2040-01-478-7859) under request for quotation SPE7M427T0543, with quotes due October 19, 2026, submitted through DIBBS. The set-aside line reads No Set-Aside Used, but the attachment summary describes a restricted source designation requiring Navy engineering approval through NAVSEA PMS-377 Project Peculiar Documents. Per that summary, only suppliers listed in the Approved Items Document may supply the item without completing required testing and validation.

The attachment summary names SMR Acquisition LLC (CAGE 0ACH0) and AEF-Performance LLC (CAGE 66618) as manufacturers of part number 7401551-001. Delivery is required within 20 days from award, FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance at destination. Quotes may include quantity ranges due to volatility of demand. The solicitation is issued from DLA office SPE7M4 and carries PSC 2040, Marine Hardware and Hull Items.

Per the attachment summary, the item is a Critical Application Item subject to CMMC Level 2 certification. Export control applies under ITAR/EAR, and offerors must hold US/Canada Joint Certification Program approval and DLA controlling authority clearance to access technical data. Packaging follows MIL-STD-2073-1E, marking follows MIL-STD-129, and the item carries a 120-month Type I shelf-life requirement. Mercury-containing compounds are prohibited except for functional mercury in specified applications. The solicitation applies DFARS Buy American provisions and the First Destination Transportation program, and incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105, dated May 20, 2026.

The solicitation type is Auto Evaluation, and the source states no evaluation weighting. The attachment summary cites historical unit costs of approximately $83,000 to $92,700 across recent awards to approved suppliers.