ADAPTER, STRAIGHT, TU

This contract specifies the procurement of a straight tube-to-boss adapter made of steel with cadmium plating, including a nut, sleeve, and nitrile O-ring, identified by NSN 4730-00-623-3889 and part number MS51525A10, meeting technical requirements per MIL-DTL-18866K and MS51525D. The item is classified as a critical application product with a non-extendable shelf life of 180 months under TYPE I (CODE Y) requirements, and must be packaged and marked in full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special shelf-life labeling. Strict prohibitions are in place against the intentional use of mercury or ozone-depleting chemicals, with limited exceptions for specific functional components as defined by NAVSEA, and all substitute materials require prior approval. The contract mandates full and open competition and requires delivery of 252 units FOB origin within 164 days from the contract date, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The designated delivery point is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a required ship date of January 5, 2027, and the original delivery deadline set for January 20, 2027. Packaging must adhere to DLA-specific requirements, and transportation logistics follow DLA procedural notes C19 and C20, with contract award tied to solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7449 issued on July 13, 2026, and responses due by July 24, 2026.