ELBOW, TUBE TO BOSS

This contract specifies the procurement of an elbow fitting, tube to boss, identified by NSN 4730001869996 and part number AS1040D0404, manufactured in aluminum with a blue anodize finish and a nominal 1/4 inch tube size. The item is classified as a critical application component and must comply with performance standards referenced from SAE AS1040G and AS4841, and it is subject to stringent qualification requirements as a PRI Qualified Manufacturer List (QML) or Qualified Products List (QPL) item, meaning only accredited manufacturers or assemblers listed on the EAUDITNET website are authorized to produce it. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute materials must be pre-approved unless explicitly authorized by the specification. Threads on the component must meet Class 3 standards as defined for this NSN. All packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with prioritization given to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and palletization must adhere to RP001 packaging guidelines. The contract requires delivery of 1,156 units FOB origin with zero variance allowed in quantity and inspection and acceptance to occur at the destination. The required delivery window is 184 days from contract award, with an original delivery deadline of June 14, 2027, and a needed ship date of January 21, 2027. Packaging is to be marked as specified under QUP 001, and all shipments must be directed to DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins AFB, Georgia. Transportation logistics and freight shipping instructions are governed by DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. The solicitation was issued under SPE7M4-26-T-242R, with Blake Tushar as the primary point of contact, and is classified under NAICS code 332996 for federal acquisition.