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This is a firm-fixed price contract for 842 connecting rods, with a base quantity of 421 and an option for an additional 421. The items must be supplied by one of two approved manufacturers: TECMOTIV (USA), INC. or RENK AMERICA LLC. The solicitation includes a provision for a potential reverse auction after closing, for which bidders must be registered and trained. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with delivery to a destination FOB point. Technical data is not available for this item.

This is a synopsis for a sole-source procurement of connecting rods and pistons, with a total quantity of 842 units. The work is source-controlled to only two specified manufacturers: TECMOTIV (USA), INC. and RENK AMERICA LLC. The formal solicitation is expected to be released approximately 15 days from this posting's notification date.

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to request information for Government planning purposes only. Requirements Description: The proposed action is to award a new contract with option for Piston Connecting Rods. ... This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to request information for Government planning purposes only. Requirements Description: The proposed action is to award a new contract with option for Piston Connecting Rods. This item is a source controlled item (sole source) to Techmotiv (USA), Inc. (CAGE 0L7R7) and RENK America LLC (CAGE 02978). The Government does not have the pertinent technical data including additional detailed drawings for this item or dimensions for its manufacturing necessary for competitive procurement. Techmotiv (USA), Inc. and RENK America LLC are the only sources that have the requisite technical and engineering expertise to perform all efforts required to provide Piston Connecting Rods that meet design space requirements and Critical Item Product Function Specification. NOUN: CONNECTING ROD, PISTON NSN: 2815-01-422-4201 TOTAL QTY: 842 Each (Base Qty 421 each / Option Qty 421 each) TECMOTIV (USA), INC., Part # 388010006 RENK AMERICA LLC, Part # E9AR104-0290 Please Note: This notice is not an open solicitation i.e., Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP). -Technical data is not available for this item. -Qualification testing and evaluation is required to become an approved source. -Source approval does not guarantee business. -Qualifying as an approved source only provides the opportunity to compete on future solicitations. Additional Information: Source Approval Program - https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman/sap