COUPLING, CLAMP, GROOVED

Solicitation SPE4A7-27-T-2651 is a federal procurement issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the supply of 51 units of Grooved Clamp Couplings, identified by NSN 5342-01-472-6604 and part number AS1895/4-175. This item is designated as a Navy Identified Critical Safety Item, requiring strict adherence to quality standards. Manufacturers must maintain a quality management system compliant with SAE AS9100 or an equivalent standard. The procurement prohibits the use of additive manufacturing for the items and requires production lot testing to validate quality conformance, with the contractor providing 14 days notice for government witnessing of such tests. The contract is established as FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program, with a required delivery date of September 10, 2027, and a need ship date of April 6, 2027. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, and all electronic invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Key regulatory requirements include the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by November 10, 2026. Evaluation may include preferences for HUBZone concerns and shorter delivery timelines.