COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT

This contract, solicitation number SPE7M4-26-T-394C, is issued by the Department of Defense Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of 106 units of a quick disconnect coupling half. The item is a brass female fitting end per MS33656-8 and is designated as a critical application item, with approved part numbers from RTX Corporation (6012) and Parker-Hannifin Corporation (BVHC8-8-56). The procurement is identified by NSN 4730-01-011-0184 and purchase request 7018272337. The contract specifies a delivery timeframe of 168 days after order, with an original required delivery date of December 10, 2026, and a need ship date of March 9, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, specifically DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. Compliance with DLA packaging requirements (RP001), MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129 for marking is mandatory. Additionally, the contract prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to the hardware, except for specific functional exceptions defined by NAVSEA.