COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT

This contract pertains to the procurement of a steel, one-quarter inch self-sealing coupling half, quick disconnect component, specifically identified as Parker-Hannifin part number VHC4-4MJF with NSN 4730-01-007-5260. The item is designated as a critical application product and is subject to strict compliance with MIL-C-51234 paragraphs 3.6.3 and 4.6.6, requiring an internal valve to ensure proper self-sealing functionality. As a restricted source item, government engineering source approval is mandatory prior to procurement. All units must undergo initial product inspection in accordance with SQAP-ECBC-IPI and meet the mandatory quality certification standards under FAR 52.246-11, with ISO 9001/ANSI/ASQC Q 9001 quality management systems applicable. Testing and inspection protocols are governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required for acceptance unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels of VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute materials require prior government approval. Eighty-five units are required to be delivered within 50 days of award, FOB origin, with no variance permitted in quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, and packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, including MIL-STD-129 marking standards and specific palletization protocols. Each unit is to be individually packaged with no intermediate containers, and any box containing a short quantity must be marked with a red X and the words “SHORT BOX” and placed on top of the pallet load. Shipping address for delivery is the DLA Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a required ship date of September 23, 2026, and an original delivery deadline of December 11, 2026. The contract incorporates technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, and all documentation, including the Certificate of Quality Compliance, must be provided to meet federal procurement standards.