# DIBBS #SPE4A5-27-T-1989

DLA procurement of 65 Boeing rigid connecting links with first-article testing

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A5-27-T-1989
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Weapons Support is seeking Boeing rigid connecting links for an Air Force critical-safety application.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division; buyer contact: Rosa Tyiska.
- **OEM:** **The Boeing Company** is identified as an approved source for Boeing part number 68A500071-1001.
- **Production quantity:** 65 rigid connecting links, NSN 3040-01-238-7080.
- **First article:** Two additional units of the same item are required for Government first-article testing; these are separate from the 65 production units.
- **Notable requirements:** The item is designated an Air Force Critical Safety Item. The supplier must meet SAE AS9100 quality-management requirements or an equivalent, and the procurement requires origin inspection and acceptance.
- **Delivery/testing timing:** Delivery is required within 231 days. First-article units are due within 90 days after contract award, with Government notification of the test outcome within 135 days after receipt.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7018861050)
CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (QTY: 65, NSN: 3040-01-238-7080, Purchase Request: 7018861050)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 76301, Part No: 68A500071-1001, Company: THE BOEING COMPANY
 

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