# DIBBS #SPE7L3-27-T-2420

DLA solicitation for 135 rigid connecting links with first-article and production-lot testing

**Posted:** November 09, 2026
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L3-27-T-2420
**NAICS:** 332710, 332994

DLA Weapons Support is soliciting 135 rigid connecting links with first-article and production-lot testing requirements.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support; buyer contact: Richard Hopkins.
- **Products:** 135 CONNECTING LINK, RIGID units, NSN 3040-01-158-9660, part piece number 70400-08155-053.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the provided information.
- **Testing services:** First Article Test for 1 unit and government Production Lot Testing listed as 1 EA.
- **Notable requirements:** Army Critical Safety Item; restricted-source procurement requiring government engineering source approval. Critical characteristics include hardness of RC 39–43, magnetic particle inspection verification, and shot-peen coverage verification. First-article test reporting is due within 120 days of contract award, with government approval within 60 days after receipt of the report; provide 14 days’ advance notice before shipment for testing.
- **Delivery:** 830 days. The solicitation also identifies a small-business set-aside.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7018835746)
PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7018835746)
CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (QTY: 135, NSN: 3040-01-158-9660, Purchase Request: 7018835746)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: No Data found
 

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