# DIBBS #SPE7L1-27-T-4562

DLA request for 46 rigid connecting links with first-article and production-lot testing

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L1-27-T-4562
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA is seeking rigid connecting links for an Army-identified critical safety application.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supply Chain; buyer contact: Meghan Ruehle.
- **OEM / approved source:** **Tyee Aircraft Inc.** (CAGE 34742), source part number **2004-7**.
- **Product:** 46 rigid connecting links, NSN **3040-01-096-1134**.
- **Testing services:** One contractor first-article test and one government production-lot testing requirement.
- **Notable requirements:** Proof-load compliance in tension and compression; visual inspection for fractures, permanent deformation, or looseness; source-controlled components and government engineering source approval; and SAE AS9100-equivalent quality management.
- **Timing:** Supply line delivery is stated as 192 days; first-article testing is due within 120 days of contract award, and government production-lot testing lists 444 days.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7015232872)
PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000061, Purchase Request: 7015232872)
CONNECTING LINK, RIG (QTY: 46, NSN: 3040-01-096-1134, Purchase Request: 7015232872)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 34742, Part No: 2004-7, Company: TYEE AIRCRAFT INC
 

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