ELBOW, PIPE TO TUBE

The contract is for the procurement of 190 packs of brass 90-degree elbow fittings, each pack containing two units, designed to connect 1/4 inch outside diameter nylon tubing to 3/8 inch nominal pipe, with the part number 4730010856577 and designated as a critical application item. The unit of issue is PG, with each pack comprising two fittings, and the total contract value is $190.000 at a unit price of $1.00 per pack. Delivery is required within 83 days after award, with the original delivery date set for February 9, 2027, and the need ship date listed as July 23, 2026. All deliveries must be shipped FOB origin to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with no variance allowed in quantity. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and, where applicable, the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which take precedence. Palletization must adhere to RP001, and all packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129, including proper marking of the unit of issue and quantity per unit pack. Hazardous materials, if any, must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, unless governed by specific federal statutes such as FIFRA or FFDCA, and Safety Data Sheets must be submitted prior to award and updated if material composition changes. The fittings are sourced from approved manufacturers including Parker-Hannifin, Kovatch Corp, Danfoss, and others, with no substitutions permitted. The contract requires full compliance with federal regulations, including cybersecurity safeguards under 252.204-7012, prohibitions on certain foreign-sourced equipment, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product sourcing. Payment is to be made through Wide Area WorkFlow, with electronic invoicing mandated. The solicitation is open to small businesses and includes representation requirements for socioeconomic status, size, and potential joint ventures, with no set-aside type specified. The contracting officer is William Cain of the DLA Fluid Handling Division, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal by August 3, 2026.