# DIBBS #SPE7M4-27-T-1512

DLA request for four Electric Boat rigid connecting links for Trident submarine vent valves

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M4-27-T-1512
**NAICS:** 332710

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking four rigid connecting links for a critical Trident submarine valve application.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Fluid Handling Division; contact: Blake Tushar.
- **Solicitation:** SPE7M4-27-T-1512; item identified as NSN 3040-01-121-1993.
- **OEM/source:** **Electric Boat Corporation** (CAGE 96169), part number 87643-7504, Item 12, is listed as the source.
- **Product:** Four rigid connecting links made of nickel-aluminum bronze, to drawing 501-4675698, Revision H. The links are used on the 13-inch BHD vent valve for Trident submarines and are designated a critical application item.
  - Dimensions: 4.500-inch effective length, 0.560/0.562-inch width, 1.250-inch height, and a 0.437/0.438-inch diameter hole through each end.
- **Delivery and inspection:** Delivery is required 154 days after award; FOB origin, with inspection at destination.
- No services or contract period are specified.

### Description

CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (QTY: 4, NSN: 3040-01-121-1993, Purchase Request: 7018678381)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 96169, Part No: 87643-7504 ITEM 12, Company: ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION
 

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