# DIBBS #SPE4A6-27-T-7357

DLA solicitation for CATAPU nose tow pins, first-article testing, and production lot testing

**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** November 05, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A6-27-T-7357
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Weapons Support is soliciting CATAPU nose tow pins and related testing for a Navy critical safety item.
- Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, ASC Commodities Division; contact: Jessica Jones.
- Requirement: 16 CATAPU nose tow pins, NSN 1620-00-075-3804, part number 123LM10094-1.
- Approved sources/OEMs named in the solicitation:
  - APEX Manufacturing Company, Inc.
  - Airtronics, LLC
  - Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- Related services and testing:
  - First Article Test (FAT), CLIN 0001S00000052: government testing; two physical units are required for testing, due within 60 days of contract award. The CLIN quantity is 1 EA.
  - Production Lot Testing (PLT), CLIN S00000061: one testing requirement; samples are selected and tested after first-article approval.
- Notable requirements: SAE AS9100 or equivalent quality management; origin inspection and acceptance; the item is identified as a Navy critical safety item.
- Delivery: supply delivery is required within 242 days. Government first-article review is due within 60 days after receipt of the test units.
- The solicitation is set aside for small businesses.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7016753646)
PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7016753646)
PIN, NOSE TOW, CATAPU (QTY: 16, NSN: 1620-00-075-3804, Purchase Request: 7016753646)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 2V343, Part No: 123LM10094-1, Company: APEX MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
  - CAGE: 58078, Part No: 123LM10094-1, Company: AIRTRONICS, LLC
  - CAGE: 79RG9, Part No: 123LM10094-1, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO
 

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