Connecting link, rigid

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks quotations for four each of a rigid connecting link (NSN 3040-00-775-7739) under request for quotation SPE4A527T2829, with quotes due November 16, 2026. The procurement carries No Set-Aside Used. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS, and the solicitation type is Fast Auto Evaluation.

Delivery is required within 168 days, FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance at origin. The attached RFQ file summary identifies the delivery point as the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a need ship date of May 4, 2027 and an original required delivery date of October 8, 2028. The item is classified under PSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment, and NAICS 333613.

The file summary states the item is an Air Force-designated Critical Safety Item manufactured by Bell Textron Inc. (CAGE 97499, P/N 204-001-018-027/-27). The contractor's quality management system must comply with SAE AS9100 or equivalent. Technical and quality requirements include supply chain traceability documentation (RQ018), configuration change management (RQ002), inspection and acceptance at origin (RQ009), physical identification and bare item marking (RQ017), and measuring and test equipment (RT001). Origin inspection is required under FAR 52.246-2. Buy American compliance under DFARS 252.225-7001 applies, and offerors must comply with domestic material restrictions, including the Berry Amendment (threshold $150,000) and other foreign sourcing restrictions.

The RFQ incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105, along with FAR, DFARS, and DLAD provisions. The file summary reports prior awards at $1,058.20 and $668.85 per unit. The source names no incumbent contractor.