ELBOW, TUBE TO HOSE

The contract involves the procurement of 62 units of an elbow fitting designed to connect tube to hose, identified by NSN 4730011154346, under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7641 issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. The item must conform to technical and quality requirements specified in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all other referenced standards including ASTM D3951. Acceptable manufacturers include Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Textron Systems Corporation, and Danfoss Power Solutions II, LLC, with designated part numbers. The contract specifies delivery FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with an original required delivery date of January 4, 2027, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027, requiring fulfillment within 168 days after award. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, and palletization must adhere to RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, unless exempt under specific federal statutes such as FIFRA or FDCA, and any such materials require prior submission of safety data sheets and label samples. Zinc plating is explicitly accepted as an alternative to cadmium plating. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government retaining final authority. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and payment is processed using the DoDAAC system. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses relating to contract type, small business representation, employment equity, combating trafficking, and cybersecurity compliance under NIST SP 800-171. Offerors must possess a current UEI and CAGE Code, register in SAM, and disclose size status and socioeconomic certifications, including WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, or SDB status if applicable. No pricing details are provided in the solicitation, and the contract type remains to be determined at award.