BUSHING, PIPE

The contract is for the procurement of pipe bushings, identified under the part number 4730-00-622-1617, with a total quantity of approximately 87 pieces. These bushings are required to meet rigorous quality and technical standards, including compliance with the Performance Review Institute’s Qualified Manufacturer List (QML) or Qualified Product List (QPL). The production process involves forging, requiring specialized tooling, and no Class I ozone-depleting chemicals or mercury compounds are allowed in the manufacture or delivery of the product, except where explicitly authorized. The contract incorporates multiple quality assurance and packaging requirements aligned with MIL-STD and DLA specifications, ensuring that all items meet necessary standards before acceptance. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, and strict sampling methodologies based on military and industry standards are to be followed. Delivery is scheduled for 142 days from contract award, with a firm delivery date of August 9, 2026, FOB origin, to the DLA Distribution Depot at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD protocols, while palletization follows DLA packaging requirements. The contract prohibits non-conforming parts unless approved in writing by the procuring activity. For sourcing, tooling, or technical support related to forging processes, specific contacts within DLA’s aviation or land and maritime supply chains are provided. The contract also emphasizes configuration change management, control over deviation requests, and mandates removal of government identification from rejected items, reinforcing strict control and compliance throughout the manufacturing and delivery lifecycle.