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Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes under RFQ SPEFA527T0128 for three each of NSN 1560LLNCB5916, a Bell Textron Inc. attachment component (P/N 212-030-164-85), with quotes due November 2, 2026, submitted through DIBBS. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," so the procurement is open to all responsible sources. The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation with FOB Destination terms and inspection at destination, and delivery is required within 62 days, by February 6, 2027, to Fleet Readiness Center DLA at Cherry Point, North Carolina. The Contracting Officer, Larry Kemp, can be reached at Larry.Kemp@dla.mil or DSN 252-652-3600.

The component is designated a Critical Application Item. The solicitation incorporates Buy American Act requirements (DFARS 252.225-7001) and destination inspection (FAR 52.246-2). The manufacturer's inspection system must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Items must be packaged per ASTM D3951 and marked per MIL-STD-129, and technical and quality requirements reference the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Suppliers must address hazardous material identification and covered defense telecommunications equipment restrictions, and invoicing runs through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Offerors must complete representations and certifications covering small business status, women-owned business status, and covered defense telecommunications equipment.

The government file reports that DLA has acquired this component repeatedly since 2015, with recent unit costs of approximately $779 to $2,561 depending on quantity and contract vehicle. The source does not state an evaluation methodology or an incumbent.