# DIBBS #SPE4A7-26-T-794A

DLA Aviation Solicits Link Assembly, Canopy Release and First Article Test Unit

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 02, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-26-T-794A
**NAICS:** 336413

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond VA, is soliciting bids for a Link Assembly, Canopy Release and a First Article Test unit.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond VA
  - ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division
- Products Requested:
  - Link Assembly, Canopy Release (NSN: 1670-01-123-3878)
    - Quantity: 21 units
    - Life support critical safety item
    - Requires SAE AS9100 quality compliance
    - Export-controlled technical data
    - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 required
  - First Article Test Unit for Link Assembly, Canopy Release (NSN: 0001S00000052)
    - Quantity: 1 unit
    - To be delivered within 120 calendar days for government testing at Wright Patterson AFB, OH
- Delivery Requirements:
  - Main delivery to DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, PA
  - Ship date required by September 26, 2027; delivery by October 13, 2027
- Unique Requirements:
  - First Article Test required before full production
  - Strict quality and cybersecurity compliance
  - Export control restrictions apply
- No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the solicitation.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018457602)
LINK ASSEMBLY, CANOPY (QTY: 21, NSN: 1670-01-123-3878, Purchase Request: 7018457602)

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