40--CHAIN,STUD LINK

This solicitation will contain one NSN for a Chain Stud Link, [WSDC: EXN] End Item: FMS-KIDD CLASS DDG . The NSN and quantity are as follows:  NSN 4010-001495614 with a quantity of 60 SO.  The requirement will contain a Contractor First Article Test (FAT) of -01 unit at 45 Days ARO. The total production delivery schedule is 201 days ARO, FOB: Origin; Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation issue date is on or about March 18, 2026, in accordance with 19.1305(a)(2)-HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside.  Only offers from HUBZone manufacturers or HUBZone dealers furnishing a small business manufacturer’s product will be considered.

The offeror must furnish drawings and other data covering the design, materials, etc., of the exact product cited in the AID, IAW 252.236-7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications.

IAW Basic SPEC NR MIL-C-24633A NOT 2

Revision NR A DTD 10/29/2014

Part Piece Number:  CHAIN SIZE ¾ INCH

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

Offerors must submit a completed solicitation package. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date cited in this synopsis.  From the DIBBS Homepage, select “Requests for Proposal ( RFP ) / Invitation For Bid (IFB)” from the menu under the tab “Solicitations”  then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download.  RFPs are in portable document format (PDF).  To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  This software is available free at: http://www.adobe.com.  A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors. The solicitation anticipated close date will be April 17, 2026.  The buyer for this requirement is Melinda Clayton, email Melinda.Clayton@dla.mil.