# DIBBS #SPE7LX-26-U-9959

DLA Solicitation for Connecting Link, Rigid (NSN 3040-01-281-3629) for F/A-18 Aircraft

**Posted:** September 10, 2026
**Respond By:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7LX-26-U-9959
**NAICS:** 336413

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime Strategic Acquisition Directorate is soliciting an indefinite delivery contract for Connecting Link, Rigid (NSN 3040-01-281-3629) used on F/A-18 aircraft drawbars.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Land and Maritime Strategic Acquisition Directorate
- Product Details:
  - Connecting Link, Rigid
    - NSN: 3040-01-281-3629
    - Corrosion resistant steel, 0.500 inch rod diameter
    - Used on F/A-18 aircraft drawbar
    - Critical application item
    - Packaging per ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129
  - Quantity: Estimated annual quantity of 4 units
- Contract Structure:
  - Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for one year
  - Guaranteed minimum quantity: 1 unit
  - Estimated number of orders: 2
  - Minimum delivery order quantity: 1 unit
  - Delivery required within 110 days, FOB origin
- Requirements:
  - Compliance with cybersecurity and export control regulations
  - Must meet domestic sourcing laws, including Berry Amendment
  - Small Business set-aside
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Technical documentation is available via DLA links

### Description

CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (QTY: 4, NSN: 3040-01-281-3629, Purchase Request: 1000243102)

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