47--STRAINER,SEDIMENT

The contract specifies the procurement of three units of a bronze sediment strainer, identified by NSN 4730-01-205-8495 and part number 30819-1 1/2IN, as a 250 PSI plug-type duplex strainer with iron pipe size, flanged design, and bolted covers. The strainer must meet stringent dimensional specifications including a nominal face-to-face distance of 9.125 inches, a flange outside diameter of 5.062 inches, and a 0.8125 inch flange thickness with six bolt holes on a 3.9375 inch bolt circle. The internal element is made from nickel copper alloy with 0.1875 inch nominal diameter perforations, and the unit is classified as a critical application item requiring strict compliance with technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List. The contract prohibits intentional introduction of mercury or mercury-containing compounds into the supply unless explicitly exempted for functional uses like batteries or specialized instruments, and mandates shock-proofing with secondary containment for any portable mercury-containing devices. Delivery is required within 297 days to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB origin terms, zero tolerance for quantity variance, and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E standards with specified method codes and material requirements, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 without any special markings. The supply is subject to DLA packaging and transportation rules, including Proc Note C19 for transportation and C20 for first destination logistics. The solicitation was issued under contract number SPE7M3-26-T-7767 as a Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, with a response deadline in August 2026, and the required delivery date is June 4, 2027. The contract identifies William Cain of the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division as the primary point of contact for procurement matters.