# DIBBS #SPE7M4-27-T-1371

DLA procurement of critical-safety metal tube assemblies with first-article testing

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M4-27-T-1371
**NAICS:** 332999, 336413

The Defense Logistics Agency is procuring a critical-safety metal tube assembly and requiring government first-article testing.
- **Buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Fluid Handling Division; buyer contact: Rory O'Reilly.
- **OEMs / approved sources:** **RTX Corporation** and **Tomco Machining, Inc.** are listed as approved sources for source part number 646789.
- **Products and quantities:** Two metal tube assemblies (NSN 4710-00-083-7037); three first-article test units are required. The notice also identifies the first-article line as part number 0001S00000052.
- **Notable requirements:** The item is designated critical safety and requires government first-article testing. Restricted-source approval, export-control access authorization, and SAE AS9100-equivalent quality requirements apply. The stated estimated government testing cost is $22,167.
- **Performance timing:** First-article test units are due within 180 days of award; government disposition is due within 180 days after receipt. Supply delivery is specified 527 days after award.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018683392)
TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL (QTY: 2, NSN: 4710-00-083-7037, Purchase Request: 7018683392)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 3BLQ5, Part No: 646789, Company: TOMCO MACHINING, INC.
  - CAGE: 52661, Part No: 646789, Company: RTX CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 77445, Part No: 646789, Company: RTX CORPORATION
 

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