# DIBBS #SPE4A7-27-T-1976

DLA solicitation for an air inlet lever and government first-article testing

**Posted:** October 26, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A7-27-T-1976
**NAICS:** 336413

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting one air inlet lever and a government first-article test unit for a critical application item.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division; the listed buyer contact is Jesse Saul.
- **Named company:** **Northrop Grumman** is identified in connection with the restricted technical-data package; the attachment does not explicitly identify the item’s OEM.
- **Products requested:**
  - One Lever, Air Inlet, NSN 1560-00-162-0964, part piece number 14-50837-2, CLIN 0001. The referenced basic drawing is 76823 14-50837, Revision E.
  - One government first-article test unit is required; its listed identifier is 0001S00000052, and its quantity is not specified in the provided material.
- **Notable requirements:** The lever is a critical application item. The contractor must provide the first-article test unit within 150 days after award, and the government has up to 150 days after receipt to notify the contractor of its disposition.
- **Delivery:** The stated item delivery schedule is 827 days. The required delivery date is not repeated here.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018861755)
LEVER, AIR INLET (QTY: 1, NSN: 1560-00-162-0964, Purchase Request: 7018861755)

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