# DIBBS #SPE7L2-27-T-0001

DLA request for 128 restricted-source rigid connecting links with first-article approval and production-lot testing

**Posted:** October 02, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L2-27-T-0001
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Land and Maritime is seeking a restricted-source connecting link for military aircraft bomb ejector racks.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Land and Maritime, Land Supplier Operations Wheeled Vehicles; buyer contact: Shaun Sehgal.
- **Product:** 128 connecting links, rigid (NSN 3040-01-370-2966), used on BRU-32A/A and BRU-32B/A bomb ejector racks for F-14 and F/A-18 aircraft. Approved-source part number: 1534AS131.
- **Approved sources named:** KLUNE INDUSTRIES, INC.; V2X MODERNIZATION AND SUSTAINMENT L; and MARVIN ENGINEERING CO., INC.
- **Requirements:** This is a Navy critical safety item with restricted sourcing and Government engineering source approval. Government first-article approval and production-lot testing are required.
- **Performance:** The main quantity has a 999-day delivery period. First-article units are due within 90 days of contract award; production-lot testing follows approval, with 90 days for testing and a 120-day internal review period.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7013269762)
PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7013269762)
CONNECTING LINK, RIG (QTY: 128, NSN: 3040-01-370-2966, Purchase Request: 7013269762)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 05DN8, Part No: 1534AS131, Company: KLUNE INDUSTRIES, INC.
  - CAGE: 072E5, Part No: 1534AS131, Company: V2X MODERNIZATION AND SUSTAINMENT L
  - CAGE: 09245, Part No: 1534AS131
  - CAGE: 32067, Part No: 1534AS131, Company: MARVIN ENGINEERING CO, INC
  - CAGE: 4AAQ0, Part No: 1534AS131
 

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