# DIBBS #SPE4A6-27-T-4132

DLA procurement for two critical-safety shear bolts with first-article testing

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A6-27-T-4132
**NAICS:** 332722

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking two critical-safety shear bolts, with first-article testing and aerospace quality requirements.
- Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Commodities Division; contracting contact named in the attachment: Latoya Anderson.
- Solicitation: SPE4A6-27-T-4132, issued through DLA’s DIBBS procurement system.
- Requested item: two shear bolts, NSN 5306-00-801-9755, part number 51B464-4-137. The production quantity excludes the first-article unit.
- **Named approved-source manufacturers/OEMs:** SPS Technologies, LLC; Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc.; Hi-Shear Corporation; and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.
- Requirements: The bolt is designated an Air Force critical safety item. The procurement calls for a separate first-article test CLIN, first-article testing, source inspection, and manufacturer quality management compliance with SAE AS9100 or an equivalent standard.
- Delivery: Production delivery is required within 382 days. The first-article unit is due within 90 calendar days after award, and the Government’s first-article decision is due within 150 calendar days after receipt.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018341691)
BOLT, SHEAR (QTY: 2, NSN: 5306-00-801-9755, Purchase Request: 7018341691)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 06725, Part No: 51B464-4-137, Company: SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
  - CAGE: 06950, Part No: 51B464-4-137, Company: HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC
  - CAGE: 0JRC1, Part No: 51B464-4-137
  - CAGE: 27624, Part No: 51B464-4-137, Company: SPS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
  - CAGE: 73197, Part No: 51B464-4-137, Company: HI-SHEAR CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 79U29, Part No: 51B464-4-137, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO
  - CAGE: 80539, Part No: 51B464-4-137
  - CAGE: 92215, Part No: 51B464-4-137
  - CAGE: L4528, Part No: 51B464-4-137
 

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