COUPLING ASSEMBLY, QUIC

The contract solicitation seeks five units of a coupling assembly, quick disconnect, identified by NSN 4730-01-201-3315, with delivery required 187 days after award, targeting a need ship date of January 20, 2027. The item is subject to export control under either ITAR or EAR, and its technical data cannot be disclosed to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, with DFARS 252.225-7048 governing its handling. Access is restricted to DLA contractors who hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program credential, have completed mandatory training on export-controlled data handling, and have been formally approved by the DLA controlling authority. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 for labeling and ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, with DLA’s RP001 governing palletization criteria. Hazardous materials must adhere to 29 CFR 1910.1200 labeling requirements, and hazard warning labels must be submitted for government approval prior to award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, performed by the government, with contractor responsibilities limited to documentation, compliance, and notification. Invoicing must be done exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, with payment routed via the Department of Defense Activity Address Code. The contract includes clauses on employment eligibility verification, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous material safety, cybersecurity safeguarding (NIST SP 800-171 and FAR 52.204-7012), subcontracting for commercial items, and representations regarding former DoD officials, whistleblower rights, and prohibited procurement from Communist Chinese military companies. Offerors must complete representations concerning small business status, UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. The solicitation, numbered SPE7M4-26-T-230P, was posted on July 16, 2026, with responses due by July 21, 2026, and bids must be submitted electronically via DIBBS. The place of performance is New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and all technical data tied to the item is subject to strict confidentiality and access controls under DLA policy.