# DIBBS #SPE7M4-27-T-1539

DLA procurement of 44 restricted-source titanium tube couplings

**Posted:** October 23, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M4-27-T-1539
**NAICS:** 336413, 332721

The Defense Logistics Agency is requesting 44 restricted-source tube couplings for military aircraft applications.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Fluid Handling Division; the attachment identifies Blake Tushar.
- **Product requested:** 44 female titanium-alloy tube couplings, NSN 4730-00-279-2717, divided into two line items of 15 and 29.
  - For 5/8-inch tube; 1.361-inch overall length; 0.843-inch-18UNJS-3B threads, class 3.
  - Intended for F-TF, 15A, F-16, and F-18 aircraft end items.
- **OEMs and listed sources:** Eaton Aeroquip LLC (P/N AE16825-10); Parker-Hannifin Corporation (P/N MR54047T-10, with MR54040T-10 also appearing in the attachment); The Boeing Company (P/N 7M523T10); Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. (P/N TF442T10); and SPS Technologies, LLC DBA Airdrome (P/N AP442T10).
- **Notable requirements:** The coupling is identified as a restricted-source, critical-application item requiring government engineering source approval. Delivery is stated as 151 days after order.

### Description

COUPLING, TUBE (QTY: 44, NSN: 4730-00-279-2717, Purchase Request: 7018831330)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 00624, Part No: AE16825-10, Company: EATON AEROQUIP LLC
  - CAGE: 01673, Part No: AP442T10
  - CAGE: 50599, Part No: MR54047T-10, Company: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 76301, Part No: 7M523T10, Company: THE BOEING COMPANY
  - CAGE: 78570, Part No: TF442T10, Company: SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS-LACONIA, INC
 

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