# DIBBS #SPE7M4-26-T-430U

DLA Land and Maritime solicits Metal Tube Assembly and First Article Testing

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M4-26-T-430U
**NAICS:** 332996, 332420

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division is soliciting quotes for a metal tube assembly and associated first article testing.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - E.A. Patten Co LLC
  - RTX Corporation
- Products Requested:
  - Tube Assembly, Metal (NSN 4710-01-213-5983, part number 4068748-01)
    - Hydraulic pressure cylinder extend tube assembly, steel, approx. 3 feet long, .037 inch wall thickness, .374 inch outside diameter, prebent
    - Quantity: 20 units
    - Approved sources: E.A. Patten Co LLC, RTX Corporation
  - First Article Test Requirement (NSN 0001S00000053)
    - First article testing of 3 units required per FAR 52.209-3
    - Test reports must be submitted within 60 days of contract award
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with SAE AS9100 quality standards
  - Export control regulations apply
  - Delivery FOB origin to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB
  - Delivery lead time: 557 days from contract award
  - Government notification of first article approval within 90 days after receipt of test report

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7018380815)
TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL (QTY: 20, NSN: 4710-01-213-5983, Purchase Request: 7018380815)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 05819, Part No: 4068748-01, Company: E.A. PATTEN CO LLC
  - CAGE: 52661, Part No: 4068748-01, Company: RTX CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 77445, Part No: 4068748-01, Company: RTX CORPORATION
 

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