# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-Q-0053

DLA procurement for 81 safety-critical rigid connecting links with testing requirements

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 26, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-Q-0053
**NAICS:** 336413

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking 81 safety-critical rigid connecting links for a Navy application, with first-article and production-lot testing required.
- Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain; point of contact listed as Meghan Ruehle.
- Requested item: 81 CONNECTING LINK, RIGID units, NSN 3040-01-294-0612, OEM part number 70400-06698-048.
  - **Listed approved sources/OEMs:** TEK Precision Co Limited and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.
- Testing and delivery: Two first-article test units are due within 120 days after award. Production-lot testing includes sample submission and Government evaluation; the separate test line items have 120-day and 300-day delivery periods. Final production delivery is due 699 days after award.
- Notable requirements: Navy-identified Critical Safety Item; AS9100 quality requirements; IUID and serial-number traceability; Government source inspection and acceptance.
- The initial release identifies the procurement as a small-business set-aside.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7016286578)
PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7016286578)
CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (QTY: 81, NSN: 3040-01-294-0612, Purchase Request: 7016286578)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 65780, Part No: 70400-06698-048, Company: TEK PRECISION CO LIMITED
  - CAGE: 78286, Part No: 70400-06698-048, Company: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
 

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