# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-Q-0186

DLA RFQ for 64 Ball Socket Seats and Contractor First-Article Testing

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** November 24, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-Q-0186
**NAICS:** 332510

DLA Weapons Support is seeking a ball socket seat and contractor first-article testing under an RFQ.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain; contact: Michael Nordahl.
- **Products:** 64 seat, ball socket units (NSN 5340-00-361-3510), approved-source part number 4033977. A separate contractor first-article item is listed as NSN 0001S00000053; its item quantity is specified as “See Solicitation.”
- **First-article requirement:** Contractor must test 3 units and submit a test report within 120 days of award. Government evaluation and notification is stated as 60 days; production delivery is due 404 days after first-article approval (584 total delivery days, as stated in the attachment summary).
- **OEMs and approved sources:** **POLAR Corporation, RTX Corporation, AIRTRONICS, LLC, and MD3 Industries, Limited** are listed for the ball socket seat, part number 4033977.
- **Other notable requirements:** Source inspection applies. FOB and delivery terms are specified in the solicitation schedule.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7018680773)
SEAT, BALL SOCKET (QTY: 64, NSN: 5340-00-361-3510, Purchase Request: 7018680773)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 084H0, Part No: 4033977, Company: POLAR CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 52661, Part No: 4033977, Company: RTX CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 58078, Part No: 4033977, Company: AIRTRONICS, LLC
  - CAGE: 5V179, Part No: 4033977, Company: MD3 INDUSTRIES, LIMITED
 

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