Tube assembly, metal

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes through DIBBS for one each tube assembly, metal (NSN 4710-01-691-2653), with quotes due November 13, 2026. The procurement is not set aside; the Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," and the attachment summary confirms it is not a small business set-aside. The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation RFQ (SPE4A5-27-T-2472) issued by DLA office SPE4A5, and it is a candidate for automated award unless first article test requirements apply.

Delivery is required 171 days after order on FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance at destination. The attachment summary identifies the destination as DLA Distribution, DDSP New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a need ship date of May 4, 2027, and an original required delivery date of August 6, 2028. The attachment summary also identifies the item as manufactured by Bell Textron Inc. (part number 901-083-724-103) and classified as a critical application item requiring ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent manufacturing inspection standards.

Technical requirements include MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling with zero-based plans, MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging, MIL-STD-129 marking, and RQ017 and RA001 technical and quality provisions. DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American and Balance of Payments Program) applies to quotes above the micro-purchase threshold, and First Destination Transportation provisions are included. The solicitation also incorporates safeguarding covered defense information and hazardous materials identification clauses. The PSC is 4710, Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing. No evaluation criteria, award value, or incumbent is stated in the source.