COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT

This contract specifies the procurement of 182 units of a half quick disconnect coupling, identified by NSN 4730-01-103-2469 and Parker-Hannifin part number VHC8-8FJF. The item is classified as a critical application item and a restricted source item, meaning it requires engineering source approval from the government design control activity. The procurement must adhere to strict technical and quality requirements, including the prohibition of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. While item unique identification is not required by the service customer, physical identification and bare item marking must follow specific standards, and all packaging must comply with DLA requirements and MIL-STD-2073-1E. The contract outlines specific sampling and inspection protocols, directing that sampling methods follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with specific verification levels assigned to critical, major, and minor attributes. Delivery is required within 164 days, with the destination being the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The shipment is to be delivered FOB origin, and the manufacturer is responsible for ensuring all configuration changes or variances are managed through formal engineering change proposals. All marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, and the contract incorporates various DLA master list requirements regarding technical and quality standards.