COUPLING HALF, QUICK

This solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Fluid Handling Division under contract number SPE7M3-26-T-8262, is for the procurement of 11 quick disconnect coupling halves, identified by NSN 4730-00-111-2539 and TransDigm Inc part number 200W44C8. This is a restricted-source, critical application item that requires engineering source approval from the government design control activity. The procurement is subject to strict technical and quality requirements, including a prohibition on the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. The items must adhere to source-controlled drawings, and only approved sources and part numbers are permitted. A significant requirement for this item is its Type I shelf life, which is non-extendable and set at 180 months (15 years) due to a replaceable internal seal. The contract specifies delivery to DLA Distribution Warner Robins with an estimated need ship date of April 4, 2027. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, utilizing dry storage preservation and cotton-based wrap materials. Marking and labeling must strictly follow MIL-STD-129, including specific special marking codes for the 15-year shelf life and required barcoding on all containers. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Offerors must submit proposals electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the August 27, 2026, deadline. The contract incorporates various federal and defense acquisition regulations, including requirements for cybersecurity safeguarding, whistleblower rights, and electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).