COUPLING, CLAMP, GROOVED

This solicitation is for the procurement of 148 grooved clamp couplings, identified by NSN 5342-01-254-4624. The item is classified as a commercial item but is also a source-controlled component that must be manufactured and tested according to specific limited rights data. Potential vendors must have access to the required technical data or provide traceability to approved sources, such as Eaton Aeroquip Inc. or V.I.J. Corporation, to be eligible to quote. A Source Approval Request (SAR) package is mandatory for companies seeking source approval. The contract includes strict technical, quality, and security requirements, including compliance with DLA packaging standards and configuration change management. Technical data associated with this procurement is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring specific certifications and training for handling. Quality assurance will be managed through specific sampling methods, such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4, with defined verification levels for critical and major attributes. Delivery is required within 134 days after receipt of order, with performance centered around Tinker AFB.