Adapter,straight,tube

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through DLA office SPE4A5 and DIBBS, is soliciting quotes under RFQ SPE4A527T0039 for eight each of straight tube adapter (NSN 4730-01-020-2572), with quotes due October 9, 2026 per the RFQ text and October 20, 2026 per the notice's due date field. Both dates precede today's date, November 4, 2026. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used.

Per the government file summary, delivery is required within 20 days to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on an FMS basis, FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin. The item is an aluminum adapter with Class 3 threads (Boeing part number 4578409-1). Required quality controls include a manufacturer inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, plus DLA technical quality requirements RA001, RQ001, RQ002, RQ011, RQ017, RQ042, and RT001. The Buy American Act (DFARS 252.225-7001) applies, and sea transport requires U.S.-flag vessels. No hazardous materials are identified, Item Unique Identification is not required, and Fast Pay does not apply.

The solicitation type is Fast Auto Evaluation, the PSC is 4730, and the government file summary lists a rating of DO-C9. DLA encourages offerors to submit quantity ranges given demand volatility on open purchase requests. The only recorded prior award was two units to CAGE 00624 in August 1976 at $5.10 each.