COUPLING, TUBE

The contract pertains to the procurement of 33 units of a corrosion-resistant steel tube coupling with a Teflon-coated finish, designated by NSN 4730-00-348-8214. The coupling features an internally threaded end and an unthreaded end, with a 1.00 inch outer diameter, 1-1/4 UNS-3B threads, and an overall length of 3.050 inches, manufactured using a forging process requiring specialized tooling. The item must meet technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with packaging, marking, and preservation governed by ASTM D3951 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, and all labeling adhering strictly to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding for automated tracking. Delivery is required within 81 days after receipt of order to Robins AFB, Georgia, under FOB Origin terms, with pricing submitted without freight included. The solicitation, issued under SPE7M1-26-T-013P, closes on May 13, 2026, and is open to all offerors without set-aside restrictions. Compliance with cybersecurity standards is a critical condition for award, mandating current NIST SP 800-171 assessments at Basic, Medium, or High levels, with results submitted to the Supplier Performance Risk System and valid within the prior three years. Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management, provide accurate small business size representations, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment or joint ventures under socioeconomic programs. All submissions must be made electronically via DIBBS, and payment will be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government as the sole authority for acceptance, guided by FAR 52.246-2 and DLA quality standards. Invoicing, compliance reporting, and certification requirements are enforced through numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those relating to whistleblower rights, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous materials, cyber incident reporting, and the prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment. No contract value is specified, and pricing details remain blank in the CLIN, indicating that the award will be based on a best-value trade-off balancing technical compliance, cybersecurity readiness, and cost.