COUPLING, TUBE

Solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-9387 is a Request for Quotations issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of 18 titanium alloy tube couplings. These components are identified as critical application items for the C-17 aircraft, with associated part numbers 7D0444T12 from The Boeing Company and DPL4000T12 from Designed Metal Connections Inc. The government notes that manufacturing may require casting, forging, and special tooling, for which assistance requests can be submitted through DLA channels. The items are classified as commercial products under NSN 4730-01-438-2559. The contract specifies a delivery period of 451 days, with a need ship date of December 31, 2027, and an original required delivery date of January 23, 2028. Shipping is FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, specifically the DLA Distribution Depot Hill at Hill AFB, Utah. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and RP001, while marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and payment. The solicitation incorporates various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Offers produced using additive manufacturing will not be evaluated unless specifically authorized. Quotations are due by October 5, 2026, and may be eligible for automated award, with a price evaluation preference for HUBZone concerns.