Connecting link, rigid

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks quotations for one each of a rigid connecting link, NSN 3040-01-476-6944, under RFQ SPE7L127T3993 issued through DIBBS, with quotes due November 16, 2026. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used. The attached file summary, which is derived and not authoritative, states the item is a restricted source item requiring engineering source approval by the government design control activity, and names two approved sources: Tyee Aircraft Inc. (CAGE 34742, P/N 6519-123) and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 76823, P/N 74B428009-123).

Terms are FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at destination. The file summary identifies the delivery point as the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The requirement is 1 EA with a 0% quantity variance, delivery within 168 days from award, a need ship date of May 4, 2027, and an original required delivery date of September 19, 2027.

Technical and quality requirements include packaging under RP001 compliant with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, covered defense information under RD002, a cybersecurity maturity model certification Level 2 self-assessment under RD004, and hazard warning labels. The solicitation references DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American and Balance of Payments Program) for quotes above the micro-purchase threshold and incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105. Quotes may be awarded before the return date if below the micro-purchase threshold. Recent awards ranged from approximately $3,622 to $5,975 per unit, according to the file summary.

Contracting officer Troy Timmerman can be reached at DSN 312-850-2594 or DLA.Land.Postaward.FLS@dla.mil. The notice was posted November 6, 2026, and the PSC is 3040.