ELBOW, TUBE TO BOSS

Solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-8570, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division, is a request for quotations for 1,945 steel tube-to-boss elbows. The components must feature a zinc chromate finish, a 90-degree flow angle, and transition from a 1/2 inch nominal OD tube size to a 3/8 inch nominal OD tube size. These are designated as critical application items with a non-extendable shelf life of 180 months due to the inclusion of O-rings. Technical specifications are governed by SAE J1453-3 and SAE J1453-1-2012. The contract requires delivery to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with a need ship date of February 16, 2027, and an original required delivery date of March 23, 2027. Delivery is set for 168 days after award, with FOB, inspection, and acceptance all occurring at the origin. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, while marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129. Quality assurance involves sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances for acceptance. The procurement is open for full and open competition, with a price evaluation preference for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Offers produced using additive manufacturing are ineligible for award. Contractors must utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and comply with the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information.