ELBOW, TUBE TO BOSS

The contract is for the procurement of 175 units of a steel elbow fitting with a 3/4-16 external thread and 37-degree flared tube end, and a 9/16-18 threaded external boss end, designated by NSN 4730002250699 and part number 8-6C50X-S, used in critical aerospace applications for Parker-Hannifin, Sikorsky, and Northrop Grumman. Delivery is required within 72 days of order, with FOB origin terms and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item must comply with strict environmental and safety standards, including a total prohibition on ozone-depleting chemicals and restricted use of mercury—only permitted in functional components like batteries or instruments per NAVSEA 5100-003D, which also requires shock-proof design with secondary containment for portable mercury-containing devices. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation method 10 (controlled dry storage), unit container A1, intermediate containers holding 100 units each, and palletization per RP001 DLA requirements. Each unit must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including NSN, contract number, lot number, contractor and manufacturer CAGE codes, and part number, with special marking code ZZ indicating additional requirements. All shipments must be tracked and invoiced electronically through WAWF, with mandatory compliance with DFARS and FAR clauses covering cybersecurity, hazardous materials, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and whistleblower protections. Contractors must provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and represent their small business status if applicable, while adhering to strict quality specifications referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7578, with a submission deadline of August 3, 2026, and award anticipated under a contract type yet to be determined by the contracting officer.