Tensiometer

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through DLA office SPE4A5, issued request for quotation SPE4A527T0220 for six tensiometers (NSN 6635-01-641-9516, PSC 6635), with quotes due October 15, 2026, which has already passed as of today. No set-aside is used. Quotes must be submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

Delivery is due 109 days from award, FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at destination. The file summary identifies delivery to DLA Distribution at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation type under the First Destination Transportation program, which requires FOB Origin pricing from the offeror's selected U.S. location. The file summary states the buy may be a candidate for automated award unless first article test requirements apply.

Technical and quality requirements include sampling per MIL-STD-1916, SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 manufacturer inspection system compliance, packaging per ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, and measuring and test equipment calibration per RT001. Approved manufacturers are Pilatus Aircraft Ltd (CAGE S4080, P/N 9037031504), KTC Instruments LLC (CAGE 13331, P/N ACX-250-1), and Finmeccanica SPA (CAGE A0170, P/N ACX-250-1). The file summary identifies no hazardous materials.

Applicable DFARS clauses include Buy American Act and Berry Amendment domestic material restrictions with a $150,000 threshold, the covered telecommunications equipment prohibition, hazard communication compliance, Wide Area Workflow payment requirements, and transportation of supplies by sea on U.S.-flag vessels. Procurement history shows recent awards to CAGE codes 7GYE6 and 4LF36 at unit prices of approximately $1,799 to $1,974.