COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT

Solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-8948, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division, is a request for quotations for 27 units of a self-sealing, 1-1/4 inch steel quick disconnect coupling half nipple. The approved part is Parker-Hannifin Corporation P/N VHN20-20MJF, identified by NSN 4730-01-037-4931. This is a critical application item and a restricted source item requiring engineering source approval by the government design control activity. The procurement is governed by NAICS code 332996 and includes a prohibition on the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. Delivery is required within 168 days after order, with an original required delivery date of February 13, 2027, and a need ship date of March 9, 2027. The terms are FOB Origin, with the destination for both inspection and acceptance being the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while palletization must follow RP001 requirements. Quality assurance will be managed through zero-based sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The contract incorporates various federal regulations, including the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS requirements for safeguarding covered defense information. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Award may be automated, and a price evaluation preference is available for HUBZone concerns.