# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-Q-0031

DLA solicitation for 24 Seat, Ball Socket units and first-article testing

**Posted:** October 06, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-Q-0031
**NAICS:** 332510

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking ball-socket hardware and contractor first-article testing for its land supply chain.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain; buyer contact: Vittorio Tambaro.
- **Solicitation:** SPE7L1-27-Q-0031, purchase request 7018494575.
- **OEMs / approved sources:** **RTX Corporation**, **Airtronics, LLC**, **MD3 Industries, Limited**, and **Polar Corporation**; the approved-source part number is 4033977.
- **Products and quantities:** 24 Seat, Ball Socket units (NSN 5340-00-361-3510), plus one Contractor First Article Test line item (part number S00000053). The contractor must test 3 units for the first-article requirement.
- **Notable requirements:** Submit the first-article test report within 120 days after award. Production delivery is due 404 days after award. Source inspection and acceptance apply.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7018494575)
SEAT, BALL SOCKET (QTY: 24, NSN: 5340-00-361-3510, Purchase Request: 7018494575)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 084H0, Part No: 4033977, Company: POLAR CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 52661, Part No: 4033977, Company: RTX CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 58078, Part No: 4033977, Company: AIRTRONICS, LLC
  - CAGE: 5V179, Part No: 4033977, Company: MD3 INDUSTRIES, LIMITED
 

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