ADAPTER, STRAIGHT, TUBE TO BOSS

The contract is for the procurement of a straight tube to boss adapter, specifically identified as a nipple made of corrosion-resistant steel with a passivated finish, under NSN 4730-01-174-4760 and part number MS21924K4. The item is classified as a critical application component and must comply with the SAE AS18280H and AS21924F standards, with class 3 threads and a passivated finish. It is designated as a Performance Review Institute Qualified Manufacturer List or Qualified Products List item, meaning manufacturing or assembly must be performed exclusively by accredited entities listed on the PRI QML or QPL, accessible via eAuditNet.com. Prior to award, the buyer must obtain and file a dated copy of the current PRI list. The item must not contain or come into direct contact with mercury or mercury compounds except for permitted functional uses in batteries, instruments, sensors, and specified chemical reagents, with portable fluorescent lamps and instruments requiring shockproof design and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract requires strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards, with specific preservation methods, wrapping materials, and unit container codes detailed in the documentation. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required. Deliveries are to be made FOB origin, with a delivery timeline of 161 days after order date, corresponding to a need ship date of January 5, 2027 and original required delivery date of February 12, 2027. The sole delivery destination is DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Payment and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow, with fixed-price line items requiring separate or combined invoice and receiving report submissions per DFARS Appendix F guidelines. The procurement is subject to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, requiring domestic sourcing compliance. All offers must be submitted using SF-18 by July 27, 2026, and offerors must maintain current representations in the System for Award Management, including small business, HUBZone, and socioeconomic status certifications. Cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and submission of Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials are mandatory. The item is source-controlled, and only approved manufacturers listed on the drawing are currently authorized, though other qualified sources may be considered