# DIBBS #SPE7L3-26-T-294E

DLA request for 122 rigid connecting links with first-article and production-lot testing

**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L3-26-T-294E
**NAICS:** 332710

DLA Land and Maritime is seeking 122 rigid connecting links, along with required testing and quality controls.
- Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Land and Maritime, Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support; contact named: Richard Hopkins.
- Product: 122 rigid connecting links, NSN 3040-01-158-9660, part piece number 70400-08155-053.
- OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or supplying vendors are identified in the provided materials.
- Testing: Contractor first-article testing of one unit and Government production-lot testing are required.
- Notable requirements: The item is an Army-identified critical safety item and restricted-source item requiring Government engineering source approval. Origin inspection and acceptance, specialized quality controls, marking, traceability, and export-control compliance also apply.
- Delivery: Production CLINs specify an 800-day delivery period; first-article test reporting and production-lot testing have additional stated timelines.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7018498186)
PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7018498186)
CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (QTY: 122, NSN: 3040-01-158-9660, Purchase Request: 7018498186)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: No Data found
 

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