# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-T-2061

DLA solicitation for 575 critical-safety retaining spring caps

**Posted:** October 26, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-T-2061
**NAICS:** 336413

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking 575 aircraft retaining spring caps for a Navy-identified critical safety application.
- **Buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division; buyer contact named in the notice: Eugene Wilkens.
- **Solicitation:** SPE4A7-27-T-2061; small-business set-aside.
- **Product:** 575 CAP, SPRING RETAINING units, NSN 1660-00-098-2265, drawing part number A38.
- **Named approved sources and vendors:** **The Boeing Company**, **Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation**, **Essex Industries, Inc.**, and Boeing Distribution Services X, Inc.
- **Technical and quality requirements:** Aluminum alloy 2011-T3, anodic finish per MIL-A-8625, and 9/16-20 NS-2A threading as specified on drawing A38. The item requires SAE AS9100 or equivalent quality management and origin inspection and acceptance.
- **Delivery:** Required 154 days after order; this is a one-time supply requirement, with no options or recurring subscription described.

### Description

CAP, SPRING RETAININ (QTY: 575, NSN: 1660-00-098-2265, Purchase Request: 7018676937)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 0PXV4, Part No: A38, Company: THE BOEING COMPANY
  - CAGE: 26512, Part No: A38, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO
  - CAGE: 2N935, Part No: A38, Company: BOEING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES X, INC
  - CAGE: 55469, Part No: A38, Company: ESSEX INDUSTRIES, INC.
  - CAGE: 76301, Part No: A38, Company: THE BOEING COMPANY
  - CAGE: 79RG9, Part No: A38, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO
 

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