ADAPTER, STRAIGHT, PI

The contract seeks the procurement of 20 straight pipe-to-tube adapters made of brass, with a 3/8-inch tube connection and 3/8-inch pipe connection, featuring a self-aligning compression sleeve and nut for E/I aircraft applications. The item is identified as a commercial item, manufactured by Parker-Hannifin Corp with part number 68CA-6-6, and is cataloged under NSN 4730-01-218-6656. Delivery is required within 20 days of contract award, with shipment originating from the vendor’s location under FOB origin terms and no quantity variance permitted. The item must be delivered to USNS HECTOR A CAFFERATA (ESB-8) in San Diego, California, using traceable shipping methods; parcel post is prohibited. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including preservation using desiccant drying, vapor corrosion inhibitor, and general-purpose wrapping material, with unit containers coded D3 and intermediate containers coded EC. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including GS1-128 or Data Matrix barcoding, and include the NSN, CLIN, PRLI, contract number, and quantity, with no special marking required. Bag materials must meet MIL-B-117 specifications, and palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for cybersecurity safeguards, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, export control, and prohibitions on procurement from certain Chinese military entities. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the destination point per FAR 52.246-2. Payment must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contractor must maintain an active SAM.gov registration with a valid UEI and CAGE code. All representations regarding socioeconomic status, hazardous materials, and defense telecommunications equipment must be accurately certified. The solicitation number is SPE7M3-26-T-7839, issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026.