# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-T-0897

DLA Aircraft Structural Panel with First-Article Testing

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-T-0897
**NAICS:** 336413

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a production aircraft structural panel with government first-article testing.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division. The listed contact is Madeline Mackie.
- **Request:** One structural aircraft panel, NSN 1560-01-561-3523, part number 4F9041-102A. It is identified as a critical-application item and must be manufactured to referenced technical drawings.
- **First-article testing:** Two test units are required within 180 calendar days after contract award. The separate test-requirement CLIN is quantity one; this is not an additional production-unit quantity. The government may take up to 210 calendar days after receiving the units to provide its determination.
- **Notable configuration and handling requirements:** The panel must follow the specified spares configuration, including omitting attach holes to the next higher assembly and adding 1/4 inch of trim to the edge of panel 4F79043-101A only. Fasteners and associated hardware for the next higher assembly must be supplied separately bagged and tagged.
- **Access and qualification requirements:** Export-controlled technical-data access approval and an approved JCP certification are required for award.
- **Delivery:** The production item has a stated lead time of 557 days. The solicitation also references technical documents.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEM or vendor is identified by name in the available materials.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018682178)
PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AIRCR (QTY: 1, NSN: 1560-01-561-3523, Purchase Request: 7018682178)

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