# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-T-0032

DLA Housing, Coupling, Rail production and first-article testing

**Posted:** October 02, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-T-0032
**NAICS:** 332999

DLA Weapons Support is soliciting production housings and first-article testing for a critical-application rail coupling component.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division; buyer contact: Tsaone Tlale.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEM or vendor is named in the provided materials.
- **Production item:** 5 Housing, Coupling, Rail units, part number **4N21218-101A**, NSN **1670-00-063-4575**. The item is made to Basic Drawing 98897, 4N21218, Revision B.
- **First article:** A separate Government First Article Test line is listed as 1 EA under identifier **0001S00000052**. The contractor must deliver 2 test units within 180 days after award; these units are separate from the 5 production units. The Government’s stated first-article testing cost of $11,493 is an evaluation factor.
- **Notable requirements:** Origin inspection and acceptance; eligibility to access export-controlled technical data; and CMMC Level 2 certification assessed by a C3PAO.
- **Delivery:** Production delivery is specified as 545 days. The Government has up to 210 days after receiving the first article to provide its decision.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018342655)
HOUSING, COUPLING, RAIL (QTY: 5, NSN: 1670-00-063-4575, Purchase Request: 7018342655)

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