# DIBBS #SPE4A5-27-T-1016

DLA solicitation for Bell Textron pillow blocks with first-article testing

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A5-27-T-1016
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Weapons Support is seeking Bell Textron pillow blocks for a critical safety application, with one unit subject to contractor first-article testing.
- Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division; contact: Kay Bates.
- Requested item: 26 pillow blocks, NSN 1615-00-406-7717. **OEM: Bell Textron Inc.** (CAGE 97499); approved part numbers are 204-011-108-003 and 204-011-108-3.
- First-article requirement: one pillow block unit (part number 0001S00000053) must undergo contractor testing and approval.
- Notable requirements: origin inspection and acceptance; SAE AS9100-equivalent quality requirements; export-control restrictions; and special marking and packaging.
- Timing: delivery is required 852 days after the applicable schedule date. The first-article test report is due within 30 calendar days of award, and the Government must receive at least 14 calendar days' notice before the test unit ships.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7018675338)
PILLOW BLOCK (QTY: 26, NSN: 1615-00-406-7717, Purchase Request: 7018675338)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 97499, Part No: 204-011-108-003, Company: BELL TEXTRON INC
  - CAGE: 97499, Part No: 204-011-108-3, Company: BELL TEXTRON INC
 

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