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CONNECTOR, TUBING, ST

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SPE7M0-26-T-8464Federal

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Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7M026V3929, issued on September 8, 2026, is a federal contract for the procurement of tubing connectors. The contract was awarded to Staver Hydraulics Co., Inc., also doing business as Lehigh Gasket, under solicitation SPE7M0-26-T-8464. The total contract value is 307.56 dollars, categorized under NAICS code 332919. The scope of the award consists of a single line item for four units of straight tubing connectors, identified by NSN 4730017158214. This order, managed by DLA Land and Maritime, includes specific requirements for packaging, shipping, and technical quality standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the final destination. The contract also incorporates instructions regarding the First Destination Transportation program.

General Info

DLA awarded Staver Hydraulics $307.56 for four straight tubing connectors on September 8.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$307.56

NAICS

332919 - Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

STAVER HYDRAULICS CO., INC.

Award Issued Date

09/08/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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SPE7M0-26-V-3929 Award for Connector, Tubing, ST

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PostedSep 8

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AwardedSep 8

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

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DLA award SPE7M026V3929 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: STAVER HYDRAULICS CO., INC. (CAGE 7H973) Total Contract Price: $307.56 Award Date: 09-08-2026 Solicitation: SPE7M0-26-T-8464 Line items: - CONNECTOR, TUBING, ST (NSN/Part 4730017158214, PR 7016884848)

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