ELBOW, PIPE TO BOSS

This contract specifies the procurement of a 90-degree elbow fitting with a nominal 1/4 inch pipe size, transitioning from a male unthreaded pipe end to a male threaded boss, manufactured from copper alloy and identified as a critical application item. The part is sourced from Electric Boat Corporation under part numbers 218022150 and 2621-021-02 Assy 78, and is governed by stringent technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The item must not contain mercury or mercury compounds unless explicitly exempted for functional uses such as in batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, and any portable devices containing mercury must meet shockproof and secondary containment requirements per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract mandates strict adherence to packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129, with no special marking code required. Packaging must align with DLA’s procurement packaging guidelines and include specific containment, cushioning, and unit packaging details. The delivery is FOB origin, with a required delivery date of October 25, 2027, and a ship date of January 5, 2027, with a 168-day delivery window. The quantity is three units, each at a unit price of $3.00, totaling $9.00, with zero variance permitted. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and the item is associated with NSN 4730-01-327-0087. Delivery must be routed to the DLA Distribution Depot in Bremerton, Washington, following transport protocols outlined in DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. The solicitation was issued under contract number SPE7M4-26-T-240Z by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, with Blake Tushar as the primary point of contact.