COUPLING HALF, QUICK

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M326V3841 to S I T CORPORATION for the procurement of 12 units of Coupling Half, Quick (NSN 4730017313728) at a total price of $10,333.32, with an award date of July 27, 2026. The contract was issued under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7457 and requires delivery FOB destination to the USS JAMES E WILLIAMS DDG 95 at FPO AE 09575, with a required delivery timeline of 20 days from the original due date of December 18, 2025. The contract incorporates extensive regulatory and technical compliance requirements, including strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and bar-coding, which mandates the use of 2D Data Matrix symbols for traceability. All packaging must follow DLA’s RP001 guidance for palletization, with specific preservation methods defined including preservation method 31, cleaning/drying method 1, and wrapping material JA. Hazardous materials are prohibited unless explicitly permitted, and the contractor must comply with federal regulations including the Hazard Communication Standard and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, ozone-depleting substances, and mercury. The contract includes a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses governing labor, security, environmental compliance, and payment procedures. Key clauses include Alternate I of 52.222-36 for equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, 52.222-50 on combating trafficking in persons, and 52.223-23 on sustainable products. Environmental compliance is reinforced by clauses prohibiting toxic substances and requiring specific labeling under 252.223-7001 and 252.223-7006. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with specific instructions provided for electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports. The contractor is subject to NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements and must comply with export control regulations for controlled items. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.24