# DIBBS #SPE4A7-26-T-800M

DLA Aviation solicitation for an airfoil rib and government first-article test unit

**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** October 06, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-26-T-800M
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Aviation is soliciting an airfoil rib and a separate government first-article test unit.
- **Buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Aviation, ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division; buyer contact listed as Huy Nguyen.
- **Solicitation:** SPE4A7-26-T-800M.
- **Products and quantities:**
  - 1 airfoil rib, NSN 1560-01-553-0515, part number 16W226-21.
  - 1 first-article test unit; consult the solicitation for its line-item details.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturer, OEM, vendor, or approved source is named in the provided materials.
- **Notable requirements:** The rib is a critical application item. The technical reference is drawing 81755 16W226, Revision H; a forging process is identified as a means of manufacture. Applicable technical-data access, inspection, quality, and manufacturing controls are required.
- **Delivery and testing:** The rib schedule lists delivery in 808 days. The first-article unit is due within 120 calendar days after award; the government testing evaluation cost is stated as $4,000, and the government is to notify the contractor of test status within 150 days after receipt.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018377636)
RIB, AIRFOIL (QTY: 1, NSN: 1560-01-553-0515, Purchase Request: 7018377636)

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