# DIBBS #SPE7M3-27-T-1031

DLA procurement of 83 specialized tube elbows with a first-article test requirement

**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M3-27-T-1031
**NAICS:** 332919

DLA Weapons Support is seeking 83 specialized tube elbows for a fluid-handling application.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Fluid Handling Division; contact listed as William Cain.
- **Requested item:** 83 corrosion-resistant steel tube elbows, NSN 4730-01-047-7078, with titanium-alloy nuts, passivated finish, 90-degree flow, and 3/8-inch tube size.
  - **Approved-source OEMs:** Designed Metal Connections Inc. (D11021AT-06) and B. & E. Manufacturing Co., Inc. (H11021AT-06).
  - Drawing part-piece number: C7866-6; the specified connection has 9/16-18UNJF-3B threads and a swivel nut to female unthreaded swaged end.
- **Notable requirements:** Restricted-source, critical-application item requiring government engineering source approval. One first-article test unit is required.
- **Delivery timing:** Production delivery is required 581 days after award. The first-article unit is due within 90 calendar days of award, with government determination expected within 90 days after receipt.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7019014031)
ELBOW, TUBE (QTY: 83, NSN: 4730-01-047-7078, Purchase Request: 7019014031)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 14798, Part No: D11021AT-06, Company: DESIGNED METAL CONNECTIONS INC
  - CAGE: 59680, Part No: H11021AT-06, Company: B. & E. MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
 

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