ELBOW, PIPE TO TUBE

The contract specifies the procurement of a copper alloy 90-degree elbow fitting designed to connect a 3/8 inch outer diameter male threaded tube to a 3/8 inch nominal male threaded pipe, identified by NSN 4730012441226 and referenced under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7377. The item is classified as a critical application component with approved part numbers from General Dynamics Land Systems, Oshkosh Defense, and Parker-Hannifin Corp, and must comply with all technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede any conflicting specifications. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute chemicals require prior approval unless explicitly authorized by the governing standards. The contract includes two CLINs totaling 1000 units—227 units at $227 each and 773 units at $546 each—with delivery required within 42 days of the need ship dates of September 1, 2026 and September 1, 2027 respectively, and final delivery due by January 3, 2027. All items must be packaged per ASTM D3951 and labeled in accordance with MIL-STD-129, with palletization strictly following DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, while the DLA Master List takes precedence over ASTM standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with FOB origin terms and zero variance allowed in quantities. Deliveries are directed to two DLA distribution facilities in Barstow, California and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with transportation governed by DLAD procedural notes C19 and C20. The point of contact for the solicitation is William Cain of the Fluid Handling Division, Department of Defense.