COUPLING, CLAMP, GROO

This contract is for the procurement of 53 units of grooved clamp couplings, identified by NSN 5342-00-678-6178. The items are designated as critical application items and must adhere to US Army Tank Automotive Command drawing 8711310, Revision D. Offerors not listed as acceptable sources must obtain source approval from the design control activity. Delivery is required within 229 days, with a need date of April 22, 2027, shipping FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Anniston in Alabama. Quality assurance is governed by strict sampling methods according to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances for acceptance. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, as well as DLA packaging requirements. The contract incorporates specific technical and quality requirements through the DLA master list and mandates configuration change management for any engineering proposals or variances.