# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-T-1448

DLA solicitation for 15 ballscrew assemblies with first-article and production-lot testing

**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-T-1448
**NAICS:** 336413, 336419, 423710

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a small-business supplier for a critical-application ballscrew assembly and associated government testing.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations, AE and AF Division; buyer contact listed as Mahlon Marcus.
- **Solicitation:** SPE4A7-27-T-1448, issued through DLA’s DIBBS system; this is a solicitation, not an award.
- **Primary OEMs and approved sources:** CEF Industries, LLC (P/N 8545M1), Linear Motion, LLC (P/N 7902601), and Lockheed Martin Corp. (P/N 8545M1).
- **Product requested:** 15 ballscrew assemblies, NSN 1680-01-217-5837. The NSN is also shown in the line-item data as 1680012175837.
- **Associated testing:** Government first-article testing and production-lot testing are required. Two units are required for first-article delivery; the testing CLIN quantity of 1 EA identifies the test requirement, not the number of test units.
- **Notable requirements:** SAE AS9100 or equivalent quality management; origin inspection and acceptance; IUID; and specified packaging and marking. The item is identified as a critical-application item.
- **Delivery and testing schedule:** The supply line specifies delivery in 760 days. First-article units are due within 120 calendar days of contract award, and the Government may take up to 240 calendar days after receipt to issue its decision. Production-lot testing follows first-article approval.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7015994659)
PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7015994659)
BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY (QTY: 15, NSN: 1680-01-217-5837, Purchase Request: 7015994659)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 00268, Part No: 8545M1, Company: CEF INDUSTRIES, LLC
  - CAGE: 0A335, Part No: 7902601, Company: LINEAR MOTION LLC
  - CAGE: 98897, Part No: 8545M1, Company: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
 

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