COUPLING, PIPE

The contract solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-4840 seeks the procurement of two pipe couplings identified by NSN 4730-01-443-8868 under the NAICS code 332996, with a delivery requirement of 157 days after receipt of order at the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program, and performance is governed by strict adherence to technical and quality standards referenced through R and I numbers in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, accessible via the DLA website. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 respectively, with specific preservation methods and container standards outlined in the DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including requirements for System for Award Management registration, electronic invoicing through Wide Area Workflow, payment levies, subcontracting for commercial services, and notification of safety issues. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless exempted for specific functional applications such as batteries, instruments, or naval systems, and all portable devices containing mercury must include shockproof design and secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The solicitation mandates compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, includes NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements for contractor systems, and applies DFARS clauses for controlled unclassified information, trafficking in persons, and equal opportunity for workers with disabilities. Offerors must be registered in SAM, have completed all required representations and certifications, and submit quotes exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the June 3, 2026 deadline. The government reserves the right to apply a HUBZone price evaluation preference for award, and post-delivery acceptance occurs at the destination point, with inspection and quality control tied to the referenced technical documents. All invoices and receiving reports must be processed via WAWF with accurate routing data as specified in the contract’s administrative provisions.