ELBOW, TUBE

The contract pertains to the procurement of 13 units of an ELBOW, TUBE with NSN 4730-00-913-6961, requiring manufacturing via a forging process that necessitates specialized tooling. Delivery is scheduled for 459 days after award, with the purchase request number 7017045948 and solicitation number SPE7M3-26-T-6464 issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. The item’s technical data is subject to export control under either ITAR or EAR, prohibiting unauthorized disclosure to foreign persons, including foreign nationals within the United States, and requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048. Only DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed training on handling export-controlled data, and formal DLA approval may access this technical information. The item must be manufactured to precise specifications, and inquiries regarding tooling, materials, or sourcing should be directed to the appropriate Aviation or Land & Maritime Supply Chains teams. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, with responses due by July 13, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 332322 for forging and stamping operations. The required delivery location is Cherry Point, North Carolina, 28533-5040, and primary point of contact is William Cain of the Defense Logistics Agency, reachable via email or phone. The contract requires that the vendor maintain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 by a certified third-party assessment organization, underscoring the necessity of robust cybersecurity practices. Distribution of this item and its associated data is strictly limited to authorized U.S. entities and their approved subsidiaries, with no exemptions for foreign ownership or operations without prior government authorization.