COUPLING HALF, QUICK

Solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-8604, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division, is a procurement for two copper alloy quick disconnect coupling halves (NSN 4730002775680) for naval applications. The required hardware must be Class O.F. with a female coupling end and a 1/2 inch external thread pipe end, adhering to basic CID A-A-50431B. The items have a non-extendable shelf life of 180 months. Delivery is required within 20 days of award, with a target delivery date of August 20, 2026, to the Military Sealift Command BATS in San Diego, California. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Environmental and safety restrictions prohibit the intentional addition of mercury and the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and it prohibits the use of additive manufacturing processes unless specifically authorized. Payment must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Award may be automated, and a price evaluation preference is available for SBA-certified HUBZone small business concerns.