# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-T-1684

DLA procurement for 152 critical-safety clevis rod ends and first-article testing

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-T-1684
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Weapons Support is seeking 152 critical-safety clevis rod ends and a contractor first-article deliverable for a Navy application.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain; buyer contact listed as Robert Warne.
- **OEMs / approved manufacturers:** **Midway Machining Company LLC** (CAGE 66356) and **Bell Textron Inc.** (CAGE 97499). The approved-source part number is 204-011-136-103.
- **Products:** 152 clevis rod ends, NSN 5340-01-184-1317. The solicitation identifies the item as a critical application item and Navy critical safety item.
- **First-article requirement:** Contractor first-article deliverable, solicitation line number 0001S00000053; quantity is not stated in the available listing. First-article testing is required.
- **Notable requirements:** Serialization, origin inspection, and SAE AS9100 or equivalent quality management. The first-article test report is due within 120 calendar days after award; government review or notification is specified within 60 calendar days after receipt.
- **Delivery:** Supply delivery is scheduled within approximately 226 days, as specified in the solicitation.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7017235550)
CLEVIS, ROD END (QTY: 152, NSN: 5340-01-184-1317, Purchase Request: 7017235550)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 66356, Part No: 204-011-136-103
  - CAGE: 97499, Part No: 204-011-136-103, Company: BELL TEXTRON INC
 

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