# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-T-4569

Rigid connecting links and contractor first-article testing for DLA

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-T-4569
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Weapons Support is seeking rigid connecting links and contractor first-article testing for an Air Force critical safety item.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain; buyer contact: Troy Timmerman.
- **Requested items:** 16 rigid connecting links, NSN 3040-00-982-8221, plus a contractor first-article requirement (listed as item 0001S00000053; quantity shown as “See Solicitation”).
- **First-article testing:** Test 2 units of the connecting link and submit the test report within 90 calendar days of contract date.
- **Approved-source OEMs:** **TYEE AIRCRAFT INC**, **BELL TEXTRON INC**, and **Leonardo SPA Helicopters Division**. Listed source part numbers are 204-076-267-001 and 204-076-267-1; Leonardo’s listed part number is 204-076-267-1.
- **Notable requirements:** Restricted source and engineering source approval; SAE AS9100-equivalent quality; export-control eligibility. Delivery is required 341 days after award.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7019020850)
CONNECTING LINK, RIGID (QTY: 16, NSN: 3040-00-982-8221, Purchase Request: 7019020850)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 34742, Part No: 204-076-267-001, Company: TYEE AIRCRAFT INC
  - CAGE: 34742, Part No: 204-076-267-1, Company: TYEE AIRCRAFT INC
  - CAGE: 97499, Part No: 204-076-267-001, Company: BELL TEXTRON INC
  - CAGE: 97499, Part No: 204-076-267-1, Company: BELL TEXTRON INC
  - CAGE: A0126, Part No: 204-076-267-1
 

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