ELBOW, HOSE TO BOSS

This contract involves the procurement of a single unit of an "Elbow, Hose to Boss" with National Stock Number 4730-01-522-4178, tied to purchase request 7016213532 under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-4680. The item must be delivered within 20 days to a designated destination—the USS JOHN P MURTHA LPD 26, with specific instructions for packaging and shipping in accordance with DLA and military standards such as ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129. Palletization and packaging must also meet DLA packaging requirements referenced in RP001, ensuring compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede the general ASTM guidelines. Marking and labeling are to conform to prescribed military directives, and shipment must occur via the fastest traceable means excluding parcel post. The contract includes detailed logistics instructions, specifying FOB destination terms with inspection and acceptance to occur at delivery location. It incorporates quality and technical provisions identified by specific DLA codes, ensuring government standards are met throughout procurement. The ordering agency is the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, with primary contact William Cain available for inquiries. The contract’s performance location is noted as an FPO address with defined project and shipment control numbers, and a strict delivery deadline by April 3, 2026, with the solicitation response deadline on April 24, 2026. This procurement is governed by government acquisition policies and incorporates specialized handling and documentation instructions pertinent to military supply operations.