# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-T-1983

DLA solicitation for 43 aviation-support flat springs with first-article testing

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-T-1983
**NAICS:** 332613

DLA Weapons Support is seeking flat springs for the DoD aviation community, with first-article testing required before production acceptance.
- Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain; buyer contact: Chelsea Cunningham.
- Product: 43 flat springs, NSN/part number 5360-01-294-5241, under CLIN 0001.
- **OEMs:** No manufacturer or OEM is identified in the provided materials. No vendors are named.
- First-article requirement: Submit two additional spring units for testing within 30 calendar days after contract award; these are separate from the 43 production units. The Government provides a test disposition within 60 calendar days after receiving the units.
- Technical requirement: The spring tension break test must result in a break between 9 and 12 inch-pounds. The item is designated a critical application item and supports the DoD aviation community.
- Production delivery is specified as 244 days.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018679323)
SPRING, FLAT (QTY: 43, NSN: 5360-01-294-5241, Purchase Request: 7018679323)

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