COUPLING

This contract specifies the procurement of a quick-disconnect coupling half made of cadmium-chromium plated steel with Buna-N seals, featuring a 1/4 inch male NPT end connection rated for 3000 PSI, sourced from Parker-Hannifin Corporation under part number VEAC4-4M and NSN 4730-01-107-2198. The item must comply with strict technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List, including packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129, with no special marking code applied. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in the hardware, preservation, packaging, and marking processes, except for specific functional uses such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents authorized by NAVSEA; portable devices containing mercury must include shockproof construction and a secondary containment boundary in compliance with NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract mandates delivery of 50 units FOB origin within 168 days, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, and zero variance allowed in quantity. Packaging must adhere to DLA-specific requirements, and all shipments must use the designated parcel post and freight shipping address at the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The original required delivery date is August 19, 2026, with a needed ship date of January 5, 2027. The solicitation was issued under contract number SPE7M3-26-T-7371 with a unit price of $50.00 per ea, totaling $2,500.00, and is governed by federal acquisition protocols under NAICS code 332996.