COUPLING HALF, QUICK

The contract pertains to the procurement of six coupling half, quick units, identified by NSN 4730-01-555-9603, under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7646 issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. Delivery is required 168 days after the Delivery Order (ADO), with the destination being the DLA Distribution facility at 2083 Normandy Drive, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002. The acquisition falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and while the contract type is not explicitly stated, it aligns with fixed-price methodologies in line with FAR 52.213-4. All items must conform to stringent military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, barcoding, and shipment identification. Packaging must utilize a heat-sealed barrier bag to ensure cleanliness and prevent contamination, and marking must include the Special Marking Code 24 indicating “Open for inspection or use.” Hazardous materials, if any, require prior submission of compliance labels and Material Safety Data Sheets in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and DFARS clause 252.223-7001, with all shipments subject to strict labeling per applicable federal and DoD regulations. Compliance with cybersecurity and information safeguarding requirements is mandatory, governed by DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, which enforce NIST SP 800-171 controls and mandate reporting of cyber incidents within 72 hours. The contractor must also adhere to transportation regulations, including the use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean freight under clause 252.247-7023. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with quality verification guided by FAR 52.246-2 and sampling standards such as MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331, applying strict Acceptable Quality Levels based on attribute criticality. The seller is required to affirm its Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, and small business status if applicable, with full representation of socioeconomic categories such as WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone. Payment must be processed electronically via Wide Area Work