# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-T-0966

Bell Helicopter Textron Lateral Bell Cranks and First-Article Test

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-T-0966
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Weapons Support is seeking Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. lateral bell cranks and a first-article test for an Air Force-designated critical safety item.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division; buyer contact: Michele Franklin.
- **OEM:** **Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.** (CAGE 97499), the named manufacturer of the requested bell crank.
- **Products and services:** 8 lateral bell cranks, P/N 204-001-559-1, NSN 1680-00-624-6740; plus 1 first-article test (FAT), identified as 0001S00000053.
- **Notable requirements:** The bell crank is an Air Force-designated Critical Safety Item and must be serialized. Contractors must meet CMMC Level 2 certification and SAE AS9100 or equivalent quality-management requirements.
- **First-article requirement:** Test one unit and submit the test report within 180 calendar days of contract award; the government has 60 calendar days after receipt to provide its decision.
- **Delivery:** The supply line specifies delivery in 407 days, with additional need-ship and required-delivery milestones.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7018672022)
BELL CRANK (QTY: 8, NSN: 1680-00-624-6740, Purchase Request: 7018672022)

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