Opportunity
DIBBS #SPE4A6-27-T-5292
DLA request for four Northrop Grumman rigid connecting links
Posted
October 20, 2026
Respond By
October 27, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A6-27-T-5292
NAICS
336413
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking four safety-critical rigid connecting links for a restricted-source aerospace application. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Commodities Division; buyer contact: Tracy Fletcher. The procurement is listed through DLA’s DIBBS portal under purchase request 7018682319. - Requested item: Four CONNECTING LINK, RIGID / pushrod assemblies, OEM part number 123C10211-601, NSN 3040-01-186-6624. - OEM and approved source: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is named as an approved source. The item requires Government engineering source approval and is identified as a Navy Critical Safety Item, limiting acceptable sourcing. - Assembly details: Each assembly includes Tube P/N 123C10211-611, Jam Hex Nut P/N AN316-6R, Rod End Bearing P/N GB5258N5, Terminal P/N GT11L1, and Rod End Bearing P/N MS21151-8. - Technical and quality requirements: Build to the latest drawing revision and active specifications. Requirements include magneform processing, radiographic inspection, specified swaging and heat treatment, penetrant inspection, and chemical film coating. The aluminum alloy tube is 2024-T3/T42. AS9100 or equivalent quality management applies, and ozone-depleting chemicals may not be used or incorporated. - Delivery: One-time supply delivery, required 160 days after order. FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin. - Set-aside: The solicitation is identified as a small-business set-aside.
Description
CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (QTY: 4, NSN: 3040-01-186-6624, Purchase Request: 7018682319) Approved Sources: - CAGE: 70974, Part No: 123C10211-601, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO - CAGE: 79RG9, Part No: 123C10211-601, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO