ELBOW, TUBE

This contract specifies the procurement of a 90-degree elbow tube fitting with a 3/4 inch outer diameter, designed for use on CH-47 Chinook helicopters and Harrier aircraft, featuring a female threaded swivel nut and a female unthreaded swaged end. Manufactured via forging, the item must comply with Boeing’s BACE21BW standard for steel corrosion resistance and is designated as a restricted source item requiring government engineering approval. Strict prohibitions ban the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for specific permitted applications such as functional components in batteries, lights, sensors, or Navy-specified reagents, with additional containment requirements for portable devices. The item is subject to DLA packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 marking, with barrier bags required to be heat-sealed for cleanliness and preservation. Packaging must follow DLA’s initiative to minimize plastic use without compromising protection. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, with applicable revisions tied to solicitation or award dates. The contract includes two line items for a total quantity of 22 units, with delivery scheduled to Cherry Point, NC and San Diego, CA. The items are delivered FOB origin, inspected and accepted at destination with zero variance allowed, and must ship within 251 days of contract award, with initial ship dates set for April and October 2027. Unit of issue is per EA, and the procurement is under NSN 4730-00-008-9847, with approved sources including The Boeing Company, Designed Metal Connections Inc, and Eaton Aeroquip LLC.