4730 ELBOW

This contract, awarded on May 22, 2026, under the solicitation number N0040626QS202, is a sole-source brand-name acquisition for Elbow 45 Degree components and related hydraulic fittings, totaling $35,788.45, procured from Parker Hannifin Corp. or its authorized distributors for installation aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The procurement is classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 332919, and is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract governed by FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The contract mandates strict adherence to exact OEM part numbers and specifications, including JIC 37D fitting standards and CRES 316 stainless steel construction, with no substitutions permitted, ensuring compatibility with existing SLAD #3 hydraulic systems. Performance is FOB Origin, meaning the Government assumes responsibility for transportation from the contractor’s facility, with final delivery to the Receiving Warehouse in Yokosuka, Japan, where government representatives will inspect and accept all items. Packaging and shipping must conform to ASTM-D-3951 standards, prohibiting materials such as asbestos, excelsior, loose fill polystyrene, and untreated wood, while requiring heat-treated, ALSC-certified wood packaging for non-coniferous materials. All containers must be clearly marked with NSN or part number, nomenclature, quantity, contract number, origin, and destination, with legible labeling required but bar coding optional. Deliveries must use fully traceable commercial freight with unique tracking numbers, and proof of delivery requires individual package identification—not manifest reports. Payment is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system under DFARS 252.232-7006, with invoices submitted electronically. The award decision followed a trade-off evaluation process prioritizing technical acceptability first, followed by delivery capability and price, with past performance assessed using PPIRS-SR ratings; vendors with red or yellow quality ratings or delivery scores below 70 risk disqualification. The contracting officer, Anna Rose Fulton of NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound, is the sole point of contact, and while numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated—including those on labor rights, trafficking, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), foreign sourcing restrictions (Xinjiang, Maduro regime