Opportunity
DIBBS #SPE4A7-26-T-531W
DLA Solicitation for Bell Textron Scissors Assembly and First Article Test
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 02, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A7-26-T-531W
NAICS
336413
This opportunity is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division for critical aviation components and testing services: - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division - Buyer: Bessie Brown, Richmond, VA (Buyer Code GPA6993) - OEMs and Vendors: - Bell Textron Inc is the approved Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Scissors Assembly - Products/Services Requested: - Scissors Assembly (NSN 1615-01-349-6750, Bell Textron Inc P/N 212-010-407-109) - Quantity: 2 units - Air Force Designated Critical Safety Item - Must comply with SAE AS9100 quality standards - Requires MIL-STD-129 marking and packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA requirements - First Article Test (FAT) - Quantity: 1 unit - Contractor must test 1 unit of the Scissors Assembly as specified - Written notice to contracting officer and QAR required at least 14 days prior to FAT shipment - First Article Test report due within 1 calendar day from contract date - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Scissors Assembly is a critical safety item for the Air Force - Strict quality and marking standards (SAE AS9100, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1E) - First Article Test required before production units are accepted - Delivery required by June 4, 2027, with ship date by December 20, 2026
Description
CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7017272280) SCISSORS ASSEMBLY (QTY: 2, NSN: 1615-01-349-6750, Purchase Request: 7017272280) Approved Sources: - CAGE: 97499, Part No: 212-010-407-109, Company: BELL TEXTRON INC