COUPLING, CLAMP, GROO

The contract calls for the procurement of 52 units of a grooved coupling and clamp, identified by NSN 5342-00-316-9240 and part number STM276-150, with delivery required 503 days after award on January 3, 2028, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The item is classified as a critical application and source-controlled part, requiring manufacturing in strict accordance with limited rights data and referenced technical documentation, including drawing NR 76301 STM276 Revision P dated March 17, 1999. Casting or forging may be necessary for production, and specialized tooling is typically involved; if unavailable, contractors must request assistance through the DLA’s forging and casting program. Approved sources include Eaton Corporation, V I J Corp, and Voss Industries, LLC, each with specified part numbers. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with specific preservation methods, unit containers, and packaging codes defined. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in packaging or preservation. The item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, and only contractors with an approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) status, who have completed DLA’s export-controlled data training and questionnaire, are eligible to bid. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 and FAR 252.204-7012 is mandatory, requiring safeguarding of covered defense information and cyber incident reporting. Contractors must hold CMMC Level 2 certification if acting as a third-party assessment organization. The contract is fixed price, with electronic invoicing required via WAWF using the invoice and receiving report format. Inspection occurs at destination under FAR 52.246-2 with zero non-conformances required for critical attributes under ASQ Z1.4 or MIL-STD-1916 sampling. The Buy American Act and DFARS 252.225-7001 apply, and hazardous materials must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard unless exempt under specific federal acts. Safety Data Sheets must be submitted prior to award, and failure to meet JCP certification or submit required documentation renders an offeror ineligible. All submissions must be made through DIBBS by August 17