COUPLING ASSY, BLEED

The contract pertains to the procurement of 37 units of a Coupling Assembly, Bleed, identified by National Stock Number 1560-01-172-5024, under solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4503 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Maritime Supply Chain office. Delivery is required within 88 days of award, with FOB origin terms placing title and risk of loss on the government upon shipment from the contractor’s facility. The contract is structured as a unilateral Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract with a maximum ceiling value of $350,000 and an estimated annual quantity of 37 units, though no unit price is specified. Compliance with stringent packaging and labeling requirements is mandatory, including adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and FED-STD-313 and TQ Requirement IP025 for hazardous materials. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with contractors responsible for meeting all quality standards, including Zero-based sampling plans under MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4, and full compliance with FAR 52.246-2. The item is subject to export controls governed by ITAR or EAR, requiring strict adherence to DFARS 252.225-7048, which restricts access to only those contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completion of DLA’s export-controlled data training, and authorization from the DLA controlling authority. Cybersecurity compliance is enforced through DFARS 252.240-7997, mandating implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls, while additional clauses require safeguarding covered defense information, prohibiting trafficking in persons, ensuring employment eligibility verification, and restricting hazardous substances such as hexavalent chromium and ozone-depleting chemicals. Invoicing must be conducted electronically via WAWF, and the contractor must maintain current UEI and CAGE codes. The solicitation allows for small business participation under various socioeconomic categories and requires representations regarding size status, joint ventures, and covered telecommunications equipment, though specific award criteria such as evaluation weights or basis of award are not defined. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by August 5, 2026, with no physical submissions permitted.