The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking proposals for the procurement of 12 units of a "Connecting Link, Rig" under the National Stock Number (NSN) 3040-01-316-7159NZ. This critical safety item is subject to qualification requirements and export controls, with Raytheon Technologies being the only approved source for this procurement. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued on February 7, 2025, with a closing date of March 10, 2025, and delivery of the units required by June 30, 2025. Interested suppliers should contact David Todd Isaac at david.isaac.4@us.af.mil or call 405-855-3000 for further information.