# DIBBS #SPE7L3-27-T-2527

DLA procurement for 118 body head hinges and first-article testing

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L3-27-T-2527
**NAICS:** 332510

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking body head hinges and contractor first-article testing for a critical gun part.
- Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support; point of contact: Katelyn Young.
- Requested product: 118 HINGE, BODY HEAD units, NSN/part number 1005-01-408-6678, listed as HEAD, BIPOD BODY HINGE. The 118 units are divided across two CLINs of 21 and 97.
- First-article requirement: one First Article Test (FAT) line, part number 0001S00000053; testing is specified for 5 units, with the report due within 120 days of contract award.
- Notable requirements: contractor first-article testing; origin inspection and acceptance; export-control eligibility; and phosphate coating with QPL/QML source requirements.
- No OEM or supplier is identified in the provided materials.

### Description

CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7017984119)
HINGE, BODY HEAD (QTY: 118, NSN: 1005-01-408-6678 Mil-Spec, Purchase Request: 7017984119)

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