COUPLING, PIPE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded American Petroleum Services MIL LLC CAGE 9QQR0 a fixed-price contract valued at $24,196.40 on July 16, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-6491 for the procurement of 251 units of pipe coupling NSN 4730012717981. Delivery is required by December 18, 2026, under FOB Origin terms with government-funded transportation to the destination at 25600 S Chrisman Road, Tracy, CA 95304-5000. The contract enforces strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and MIL-B-117 for bag materials, with preservation method 32 requiring cleaning and drying but no additional preservation or cushioning materials. Hazardous material labeling complies with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and all packaging must adhere to DLA’s RP001 standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel under FAR 52.246-2, with no tolerance for variance in quantity. Invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, supporting invoice and receiving reports for fixed-price deliverables. The contractor must adhere to numerous federal regulations including cybersecurity safeguards under 252.204-7012, compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements, prohibitions on restricted materials like hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment, and mandatory reporting of cyber incidents. Employment and ethical requirements include equal opportunity protections, anti-trafficking policies, employment eligibility verification, whistleblower rights awareness, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. Payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, OH, with contracting officer James Bowditch overseeing administrative matters. All clauses are current as of 2023–2026, with no alternate versions applied except for a waived equal opportunity clause. The acquisition was conducted under simplified procedures with no option periods, and no socioeconomic certifications or joint venture information are documented in the award.