# DIBBS #SPE4A6-27-Q-0035

DLA Aviation procurement for 814 front compressor tie rods and first-article testing

**Posted:** October 07, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A6-27-Q-0035
**NAICS:** 336412

DLA Aviation is seeking 814 front-compressor tie rods and government first-article testing for an Air Force critical-safety application.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Commodities Division, Richmond, Virginia.
- **Requested item:** 814 externally relieved body bolts, described in the schedule as front compressor tie rods; NSN 5306-00-083-7025.
  - Approved-source part numbers: 703556 and 463547.
  - **Named approved sources/OEMs:** SPS Technologies, LLC; Paramount Machine Company, Inc.; and RTX Corporation. The attachment associates part number 703556 with all three sources and 463547 with RTX Corporation.
- **First-article testing:** Government testing is required, with 3 units submitted as first-article samples. The stated testing cost for evaluation is $27,885.
- **Notable requirements:** The item is an Air Force Critical Safety Item. Origin inspection and acceptance are specified, and the contract terms are firm-fixed-price.
- **Delivery schedule:** Production delivery is stated as 60 days after award. The first-article schedule calls for samples within 180 days, Government evaluation/notification within 240 days after receipt, and final production delivery 142 days after first-article approval; the schedule states 562 total delivery days for the first-article timeline.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7016226594)
ROD, TIE, FRT CPRSR (QTY: 814, NSN: 5306-00-083-7025, Purchase Request: 7016226594)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 2T575, Part No: 703556, Company: PARAMOUNT MACHINE COMPANY, INC.
  - CAGE: 52661, Part No: 703556, Company: RTX CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 77445, Part No: 463547, Company: RTX CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 77445, Part No: 703556, Company: RTX CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 80539, Part No: 703556
 

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