# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-T-1591

DLA Solicitation for 10 T-38 Aileron Surface Drive Rods

**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-T-1591
**NAICS:** 336413

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a critical T-38 aileron surface drive rod and requires a government first article test.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division; contact: Lexus Henry.
- **Requested item:** 10 aileron surface drive rods for the T-38, NSN 1560-00-765-5751, part number 2-74164-3. The item is identified as a critical application item.
- **Approved sources / OEMs:** International Precision, Inc.; Howmet Corporation; Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation; and Air Craftors Engineering, Inc.
- **Testing and delivery requirements:** One government first article test unit is required within 90 days after contract award. The government’s estimated testing cost is $1,200, and the delivery schedule lists 609 days.
- **Other notable requirements:** Export-controlled technical data access and source and quality requirements apply.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018379533)
ROD, AILERON SURFACE DR (QTY: 10, NSN: 1560-00-765-5751, Purchase Request: 7018379533)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 3H683, Part No: 2-74164-3, Company: INTERNATIONAL PRECISION, INC
  - CAGE: 3V257, Part No: 2-74164-3, Company: HOWMET CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 79U29, Part No: 2-74164-3, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO
  - CAGE: 7N480, Part No: 2-74164-3
 

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