COUPLING, CLAMP, GROOVED

The contract pertains to the procurement of a grooved coupling and clamp, identified by NSN 5342-00-598-8624, with a total quantity of ten units required under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-597U. Delivery must occur within five days from the required delivery date of July 23, 2026, or July 27, 2026, depending on the CLIN, with FOB origin terms and zero tolerance for quantity variance. Inspection and acceptance are both mandated at the destination point. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, but is subordinate to all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which include mandatory labeling and marking via MIL-STD-129 and palletization per RP001. Sampling procedures must adhere to MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a comparable zero-based plan with zero non-conformances allowed unless otherwise specified; critical attributes are subject to the most stringent verification levels. Item Unique Identification is not required per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Two approved suppliers are listed: CLAMPCO PRODUCTS, INC. and EATON AEROQUIP LLC, with proprietary technical data currently insufficient for competitive bidding. Shipments must use the fastest traceable means and are expressly prohibited from using parcel post. Shipping instructions vary by CLIN, with two distinct delivery addresses—one at Sheppard AFB, Texas, and another at Enid, Oklahoma—each with specific contact and tracking information. The contract is issued under the DoD’s authorized unit of issue and aligns with NAICS code 332994 under the Department of Defense's ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division.