# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-T-4542

DLA solicitation for 31 Hawkeye E-2C rigid connecting link assemblies

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-T-4542
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA is seeking a safety-critical rigid connecting link assembly for the Hawkeye E-2C aircraft.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain; buyer contact: Troy Timmerman.
- **OEMs and approved sources:** **Spiral Tool Corporation** and **Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation** are listed as approved sources for the item.
- **Product requested:** 31 rigid connecting link (push rod) assemblies, NSN 3040-00-147-3128; drawing 123LM10191, Revision A; part number **123LM10191-1**.
  - The assembly is steel, has an 11.812-inch effective length, and is used on the Hawkeye E-2C aircraft. Requirements include specified push rod, jam nut, spherical bearing, and rod-end bearing components.
- **Notable requirements:** Critical safety item with restricted-source approval requirements; manufacturing quality system must meet SAE AS9100 or equivalent. Delivery is FOB Origin within 164 days after award, with inspection and acceptance at origin. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses.

### Description

CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (QTY: 31, NSN: 3040-00-147-3128, Purchase Request: 7019021940)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 02108, Part No: 123LM10191-1, Company: SPIRAL TOOL CORPORATION
  - CAGE: 70974, Part No: 123LM10191-1, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO
  - CAGE: 79RG9, Part No: 123LM10191-1, Company: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIO
 

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