# DIBBS #SPE7L5-27-T-0286

DLA request for 57 connecting rods for Caterpillar 3116 engines

**Posted:** October 23, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L5-27-T-0286
**NAICS:** 336310, 333618

DLA Weapons Support is seeking 57 piston connecting rods for Caterpillar 3116 diesel engines.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supplier Operations Engines; contact: Randy Ith.
- **Item requested:** 57 connecting rods, piston, NSN 2815-01-360-6535, for Caterpillar diesel engine model 3116.
  - Approved-source part numbers: Caterpillar Inc. 213-3193; AMZ Alabama Inc. 2W9128; BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems LP 2W9128.
- **OEMs and vendors named:** Caterpillar Inc., AMZ Alabama Inc., and BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems LP. Caterpillar is the engine OEM; the other companies are identified as approved sources for the part.
- **Notable requirements:** Critical application item; delivery is required within 168 days after award. FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance at DLA Distribution’s New Cumberland Facility.

### Description

CONNECTING ROD, PISTON (QTY: 57, NSN: 2815-01-360-6535, Purchase Request: 7018832311)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 076M6, Part No: 2W9128, Company: AMZ ALABAMA INC.
  - CAGE: 0FW39, Part No: 2W9128, Company: BAE SYSTEMS TACTICAL VEHICLE SYSTEM
  - CAGE: 11083, Part No: 213-3193, Company: CATERPILLAR INC
 

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