南非采购需求：卡尺、千分尺、千分表、指示器、高度规、量块

I need clarity on an item from your catalog that I ordered a while back but have not received. Initially, the lead time was 8 weeks, which was extended to 16 weeks. I later found out that the item has been discontinued, but the communication regarding this was delayed until 14 weeks into the order. Can you confirm whether the item is still being produced? If not, why wasn't the agent informed sooner during the pricing process? The delay in communication has impacted my standing with my customer, and I would appreciate your insights on this issue.