COUPLING HALF, QUICK

Solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-8771 is a total small business set-aside issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of 308 units of Quick Coupling Halves, identified by NSN 4730-01-165-8009. This is a critical, restricted source item requiring engineering source approval by the government design control activity. The products must be delivered in accordance with DoDM 4140.27, Volume 1, Table 1, and must maintain a minimum of 85% shelf life upon receipt. The item is designated as a Type I (Code Y) with a non-extendable shelf life of 180 months. All deliveries are FOB Origin and are to be shipped to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with a required delivery date of October 13, 2026. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, including specific requirements for shelf-life and unit package identification. Packaging must comply with RP001 DLA requirements, and the manufacturer's inspection system must meet ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent standard. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin. The contract prohibits the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those regarding the Buy American Act, safeguarding covered defense information, and electronic invoicing via the Wide Area Workflow system. All technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, and any requests for variance or deviation must be coordinated through the DSCC contracting officer.