# DIBBS #SPE7M2-27-T-0168

DLA solicitation for six approved-source metallic tubes

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M2-27-T-0168
**NAICS:** 332999

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting six source-controlled metallic tubes for its Nuclear Reactor Program.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Weapons Support, Nuclear Reactor Program; contact: Miguel Limon.
- **Solicitation:** RFQ SPE7M2-27-T-0168, purchase request 7018673364.
- **Product requested:** 6 metallic tubes, NSN 4710-01-656-2969; approved source part number 518309-16.
- **Named approved sources/vendors:** Echelon Supply and Service, Inc. (CAGE 61125) and Dash Engineering Inc., DBA D E I (CAGE 0BUJ0). Dash Engineering is identified as an approved source; the notice does not explicitly designate either company as the OEM.
- **Notable requirements:** Critical application item; engineering source approval and access to export-controlled technical data are required. Delivery is FOB origin within 164 days after order, with destination inspection and acceptance.

### Description

TUBE, METALLIC (QTY: 6, NSN: 4710-01-656-2969, Purchase Request: 7018673364)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 0BUJ0, Part No: 518309-16
  - CAGE: 61125, Part No: 518309-16, Company: ECHELON SUPPLY AND SERVICE, INC.
 

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