# DIBBS #SPE7M4-26-T-392J

DLA seeks 323 titanium aircraft tube couplings (NSN 4730-00-279-2716) from approved OEMs

**Posted:** September 11, 2026
**Respond By:** September 21, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M4-26-T-392J
**NAICS:** 336413, 332721

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division is seeking titanium tube couplings for aircraft applications.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division
  - Buyer: Blake Tushar
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Eaton Aeroquip LLC
  - Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
  - The Boeing Company
  - Parker-Hannifin Corporation
  - Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc
- Products Requested:
  - Coupling, Tube (NSN 4730-00-279-2716)
    - Titanium material, solid film lubricant or alternate anodic finish (shoulder)
    - 3/8 in. tube O.D. (female), 9/16IN.-20UNJS-3B threads
    - Class 3 threads for aircraft applications
    - Approved part numbers: AE16170-6, AE16530-6, AE16660-6, AE16825-6 (Eaton Aeroquip LLC); GF503BH6 (Northrop Grumman); LE273-0030-0001, 7M523T6, ST7M201T6 (Boeing); MR5041T-06, MR54040T-06, MR54044T-06, MR54047T-06 (Parker-Hannifin); TF442T06 (Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia)
    - Total quantity: 323 units (combined from three line items: 28, 115, 180)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with domestic sourcing laws
  - Hazardous material labeling required
  - Prohibition on covered defense telecommunications equipment
  - Specific thread and finish requirements for aircraft use
  - Only approved sources eligible to supply
  - Small business set-aside
  - Delivery required within 18 days of order, with government-arranged transportation
  - Packaging and inspection requirements included

### Description

COUPLING, TUBE (QTY: 323, NSN: 4730-00-279-2716, Purchase Request: 7018270585)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 00624, Part No: AE16170-6, Company: EATON AEROQUIP LLC
  - CAGE: 00624, Part No: AE16530-6, Company: EATON AEROQUIP LLC
  - CAGE: 00624, Part No: AE16660-6, Company: EATON AEROQUIP LLC
  - CAGE: 00624, Part No: AE16825-6, Company: EATON AEROQUIP LLC
  - CAGE: 01673, Part No: AP642T06
  - CAGE: 26512, Part No: GF503BH6, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO
  - CAGE: 43999, Part No: LE273-0030-0001, Company: THE BOEING COMPANY
  - CAGE: 50599, Part No: MR5041T-06, Company: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 50599, Part No: MR54040T-06, Company: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 50599, Part No: MR54044T-06, Company: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 50599, Part No: MR54047T-06, Company: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 76301, Part No: 7M523T6, Company: THE BOEING COMPANY
  - CAGE: 76301, Part No: ST7M201T6, Company: THE BOEING COMPANY
  - CAGE: 78570, Part No: TF442T06, Company: SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS-LACONIA, INC
 

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