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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

COUPLER, DATA BUS, AI

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SPE4A7-26-T-360NFederal

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This contract involves the procurement of six units of a specific item, the Coupler, Data Bus, AI, designated under NSN 1680-01-553-5591. The acquisition is managed by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with performance scheduled for New Cumberland, PA, and a delivery timeline of 208 days after order. The procurement process follows strict technical, quality, and packaging standards as outlined in multiple DLA and military requirements, including mandatory compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. Source control is critical for this item, requiring manufacturers to either have access to limited rights data or demonstrate traceability to approved sources. The contract mandates a Source Approval Request (SAR) for prospective vendors and enforces rigorous sampling and inspection protocols based on MIL-STD-1916 or comparable plans to ensure quality and conformance. Additionally, the contract contains stringent export control provisions, as the technical data associated with the Coupler is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to this data is limited to DLA contractors who have completed required certifications and training, and who are authorized by the DLA controlling authority. This includes restrictions on disclosure to foreign persons and entities, both within and outside the U.S. The contract also governs physical identification, removal of government markings from rejected items, measurement and test equipment standards, and documentation requirements to uphold source approval and manufacturing integrity. The solicitation was posted in late May 2026 with a response deadline in early June, and the primary point of contact is the DLA representative Shelbye Booker.

General Info

Procurement of six Coupler units under strict quality, source control, CMMC Level 2, and export regulations.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

2083 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, US

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NONE

Documents

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RFQ SPE4A7-26-T-360N Request for Quotations May 15 2026

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV
Contacts1 person available
OfficeUS
Organization / Agency
Department Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV
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COUPLER,DATA BUS,AI
COUPLER,DATA BUS,AI
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RD005: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) RQ017: PHYSICAL INDENTIFICATION/BARE ITEM MARKING
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RC001: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST (SAR)
RQ001: TAILORED HIGHER LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(MANUFACTURERS AND NON-MANUFACTURERS)
RQ009: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE AT ORIGIN
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
RT001: MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT
THIS IS A SOURCE CONTROLLED ITEM WHICH MUST BE
MANUFACTURED AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CITED LIMITED RIGHTS DATA. THE GOVERNMENT CAN
NOT PROVIDE THE DATA. ONLY THOSE VENDORS WHO
HAVE ACCESS TO THE DATA OR CAN PROVIDE TRACE
ABILITY TO THE APPROVED SOURCES SHOULD QUOTE.
SAR PACKAGE IS REQUIRED IF YOUR COMPANY IS
CONSIDERING SOURCE APPROVAL.
SAMPLING:
THE SAMPLING METHOD SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-1916 OR ASQ
H1331, TABLE 1 OR A COMPARABLE ZERO BASED SAMPLING PLAN UNLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFIED BY THE CONTRACT. IF THE APPLICABLE DRAWING, SPECIFICATION,
STANDARD, OR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION (QAP) SPECIFIES CRITICAL, MAJOR
AND/OR MINOR ATTRIBUTES, THEY SHALL BE ASSIGNED VERIFICAITON LEVELS OF
VII, IV AND II OR AQLS OF 0.1, 1.0 AND 4.0 RESPECTIVELY. UNSPECIFIED
ATTRIBUTES SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS MAJOR UNLESS SAMPLING PLANS ARE
SPECIFIED IN APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. FOR MIL-STD-1916, THE MANUFACTURER
MAY USE THE ATTRIBUTE OR VARIABLE INSPECTION METHOD AT THEIR OPTION OR
PER THE CONTRACT. MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 MAY BE USED TO SET SAMPLE LOT
SIZE, BUT ACCEPTANCE WOULD BE ZERO NON-CONFORMANCES IN THE SAMPLE LOT
SPE4A7-26-T-360N
SECTION B
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT.
THE TECHNICAL/QUALITY/TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR
CITED P/N WILL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH
THE LISTED DRAWING.
RD002, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION APPLIES
RQ032: EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA
This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. NSN/Part Number: 1680-01-553-5591 Quantity: 6 EA Purchase Request: 7016708041QTY: 6 Delivery: 208 days ADO