# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-Q-0029

DLA solicitation for 7 Bell Cranks and Contractor First Article Test

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-Q-0029
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Weapons Support is seeking Bell helicopter control components and a contractor first-article test.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division.
- **OEM:** **Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.** (CAGE 97499), identified as the manufacturer.
- **Requested item:** 7 Bell Cranks, part number 204-001-559-1; NSN 1680-00-624-6740. The item is a lateral bell crank.
- **Testing:** Contractor First Article Test is required; the available information does not specify a separate test quantity.
- **Notable requirements:** Air Force-designated Critical Safety Item; serialization and configuration control apply. The part uses a metal casting process, tooling is required, and the item is export-controlled.
- **Solicitation considerations:** Total small-business set-aside; delivery is more important than price.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7016848743)
BELL CRANK (QTY: 7, NSN: 1680-00-624-6740, Purchase Request: 7016848743)

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