ELBOW, TUBE

This contract specifies the procurement of a 90-degree steel elbow with cadmium plating, sized for 5/16 inch outside diameter tube, meeting the technical requirements previously associated with MIL-F-5509, now superseded by SAE Aerospace Standard AS1034G Revision G dated April 1, 2020. The item is designated as a critical application component and must be manufactured by a qualified supplier listed on the Performance Review Institute’s Qualified Manufacturer List or Qualified Product List, accessible via eAuditNet.com. It is subject to strict quality controls including zero-defect sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II respectively. Ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited, and any substitution requires prior approval. The product must be forged using approved tooling and processes, with sourcing guidance available through DLA’s aviation and land-maritime supply chain teams. The item is identified by NSN 4730-00-231-3990 with a unit price of $84.00 for a total quantity of 84 units, to be delivered FOB origin within 168 days of contract award. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E with Type 1, 2, or 3 Class B or C fabric bags complying with MIL-B-117, and marking adherence to MIL-STD-129 without special codes. Palletization follows DLA’s packaging requirements, and delivery is directed to the DLA Distribution Center in New Cumberland, PA. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination. The solicitation was issued on July 9, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, under full and open competition. The contract includes no quantity variance allowances, and all documentation references the DoD’s authorized unit of issue system as maintained through official DLA resources.