COUPLING, PIPE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded BEC SYSTEMS LLC a firm-fixed-price contract for $1,540.00 to supply four 1-1/2 inch nominal pipe couplings with socket-weld ends, identified by NSN 4730-01-603-5340, for delivery to the USS GERALD R FORD (CVN 78) at FPO AE 09523. The award was made on July 14, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-6634, with delivery required no later than May 10, 2027. The contract is a simplified acquisition under full and open competition, with no option periods or quantity variances permitted. All items must be manufactured, tested, packed, and shipped in strict compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and RP001 for palletization, with preservation methods governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Each shipment must be accompanied by a Certificate of Quality Compliance (COQC) generated through iRAPT, verifying conformance to technical and quality standards including radiographic inspection per MIL-STD-278, pressure testing to 1600 PSI, and zero mercury content. Inspection and final acceptance occur at origin, with the government responsible for review and sign-off via WAWF. Payment is processed electronically through WAWF using the Pay Official DoDAAC, and all invoices must be submitted in approved electronic formats. The contractor is subject to federal compliance clauses including employment reporting on veterans, sustainable product procurement, prohibition of ByteDance-covered applications, and specific subcontracting rules for commercial items. The contract does not include socioeconomic set-asides, size status certifications, or special requirements such as security clearances or key personnel designations.