COUPLING, CLAMP, GROO

The contract specifies the procurement of four grooved coupling clamps with the NSN 5342-00-532-7419 under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-559H, with a delivery requirement of 76 days after order. The item must be manufactured in accordance with strict engineering exceptions, including the use of SAE AS125401 through AS125550 instead of AN125464, and adherence to MIL-STD-130 for marking, MIL-H-6875 for material, and the acceptance of bar stock in lieu of forged parts as specified by DWG 417434-F. Technical and quality requirements referenced by R and I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List, with applicable revisions controlled by solicitation or award dates depending on acquisition size. Compliance with DLA packaging, inspection at origin, and removal of government identification from non-accepted items is mandatory. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated, and attributes are to be classified as critical, major, or minor with corresponding verification levels or AQLs. The item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, with technical data restricted to contractors holding JCP certification, having completed mandatory training, and receiving DLA approval. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification by a C3PAO, and physical marking of the item must conform to RQ017 standards. Tooling for casting or forging is not necessarily held by the government, and suppliers are directed to submit a Casting and Forging Assistance Request through official DLA channels if needed. The point of contact for the solicitation is Dedrick Benson of the Department of Defense, with responses due by July 20, 2026.