# DIBBS #SPE4A1-26-Q-0128

DLA Aviation Solicitation for Metal Tube Assembly and First Article Testing

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A1-26-Q-0128
**NAICS:** 332999, 541380

DLA Aviation is soliciting offers for metal tube assemblies and associated first article testing for aerospace supply.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond, VA
  - Buyer: Allison Hugel
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - RTX Corporation (approved OEM for tube assembly, metal)
- Products Requested:
  - Tube Assembly, Metal (NSN 4710-01-333-1986, RTX Corporation part number 4073657-01)
    - Quantity: 6 units
    - Technical and quality requirements per DLA Master List
    - Export-controlled technical data
    - Packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129
  - Contractor First Article Test (FAT)
    - Testing of 3 units required
    - Report submission within 90 days
    - Government witnessing and evaluation
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with export control regulations
  - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 required
  - First article testing must be completed and approved before production delivery
  - Delivery required within 378 days after order, with 198 days for final production after FAT approval

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7018068419)
TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL (QTY: 6, NSN: 4710-01-333-1986, Purchase Request: 7018068419)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 52661, Part No: 4073657-01, Company: RTX CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 77445, Part No: 4073657-01, Company: RTX CORPORATION
 

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