# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-T-4379

DLA request for 538 upper handguards and first-article testing

**Posted:** November 09, 2026
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-T-4379
**NAICS:** 332994

DLA Weapons Support is seeking 538 mil-spec upper handguard assemblies and contractor first-article testing.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain; the initial release identifies Deborah Ferrin. DIBBS is the procurement portal.
- **Products and services:** 538 upper handguard assemblies, NSN 1005-01-453-4227, plus a contractor First Article Test (FAT) requirement, part number 0001S00000053. FAT requires testing five units; the schedule identifies the test requirement as 1 EA.
- **Technical and acceptance requirements:** Critical gun part; TDP Rev E Gen 5. Origin inspection and acceptance apply. Use manganese coating where the drawing permits zinc or manganese. Surplus material is not acceptable.
- **Other notable requirements:** Restricted technical-data and export-control requirements, along with packaging and protected-cargo handling requirements.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturer, OEM, or supplier is named in the available material.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7019031921)
HANDGUARD, UPPER (QTY: 538, NSN: 1005-01-453-4227 Mil-Spec, Purchase Request: 7019031921)

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