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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 20, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Manufacture of Metallic Tubing for Aircraft Tow Bars

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NAICS: 332996
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COUPLING BODY, TUBE
Solicitation # SPE7M3-26-T-8752
Solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-8752 is a total small business set-aside issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of 192 units of corrosion resistant steel tube coupling bodies, specifically 1/4 inch OD for aircraft applications. This critical application item, identified by NSN 4730-00-008-9866, must be manufactured using a forging process and meet all cited technical data and part-numbered requirements. The contract is designated as a commercial item procurement with a delivery period of 152 days, an original required delivery date of August 11, 2027, and a need ship date of May 14, 2025. Delivery is FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The procurement incorporates strict quality and safety standards, including the prohibition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware and packaging. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while palletization must follow DLA requirement RP001. Offerors must submit quotes via the DIBBS portal and are ineligible for award if they propose additive manufacturing. The contract is subject to the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and requires the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing. Key administrative requirements include compliance with DFARS cybersecurity standards and the submission of Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials.
FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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The contract calls for the fabrication, testing, and delivery of precision metallic tubing designated as Part Number 1479AS101-3, specifically intended for use in aircraft tow bars. All work must comply strictly with military specifications and Defense Logistics Agency requirements to ensure operational reliability and performance under demanding conditions. The tubing must meet exacting dimensional tolerances and material standards appropriate for aerospace applications, with rigorous testing protocols to validate structural integrity and conformity. This is a small business set-aside opportunity under the SBA program, exclusively available to qualifying small businesses as defined by FAR 19.5, and is classified under NAICS code 332996 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The contract is administered by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense, with performance required at a designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with ZIP code 17070-5002. Proposals must be submitted no later than July 31, 2026, following the posting date of July 20, 2026, and interested parties should reference the official solicitation through the DIBBS portal for complete technical and administrative instructions.

General Info

Small business set-aside for precision metallic tubing 1479AS101-3 for aircraft tow bars, military specs, New Cumberland, PA, proposals due July 31, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

332996 - Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M4-26-T-271N.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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TUBE, METALLIC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISION
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Fabrication, testing, and delivery of precision metallic tubing (Part Number: 1479AS101-3) for aircraft tow bars, compliant with military specifications and DLA requirements.

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