COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT

The Defense Logistics Agency issued a solicitation under number SPE7M4-26-T-285W for the procurement of 266 units of COUPLING HALF, QUICK DI with NSN 4730-00-766-9029. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026, and is classified as a micro-purchase under the DIBBS system, with a NAICS code of 332996 for Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing. Deliveries are required FOB ORIGIN and must be shipped to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a delivery window of 150 days from order placement, targeting shipment start on January 4, 2027, and completion by February 24, 2027. All items must be packaged and marked in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using D3 unit and intermediate containers, QUP of 5 per unit, and U packaging code, with dry air preservation and no cushioning or wrapping materials. Barcoding must follow standardized USS-128 or Data Matrix formats, and each unit must be clearly labeled with the NSN, contract number, and delivery address. The contract enforces a comprehensive set of Federal and Defense acquisition regulations, including cybersecurity requirements under 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7003, mandatory compliance with NIST SP 800-171, prohibition on hazardous substances like hexavalent chromium and toxic materials, and restrictions on telecommunications equipment from covered Chinese entities. Labor compliance clauses ensure equal opportunity, employment verification, and anti-trafficking standards, while far-reaching contractor obligations include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and prohibition of mandatory arbitration agreements. Offerors must represent their size status and socioeconomic certifications, including eligibility for HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB programs, which may trigger price evaluation preferences. Affirmative representations regarding covered defense equipment or joint ventures require full disclosure of Unique Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes for all relevant entities. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point per FAR 52.246-2, with