The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Land and Maritime), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Piston Rod (NSN: 1710-01-163-0268, P/N 410414-3), which is a critical safety item used in Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires that manufacturers not designated by NAVAIR submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) Package for future procurements. The contract will be a firm-fixed price for an initial quantity of 13 units, with potential adjustments up to 20 units, and delivery is expected approximately 600 days post-award, including time for First Article Testing. Interested suppliers should contact Susan Lupo at 614-692-1198 or via email at Susan.Lupo@dla.mil for further details, and the solicitation will be available on the DIBBS website starting May 8, 2025.