ELBOW, TUBE TO HOSE

This contract specifies the procurement of an aluminum alloy elbow fitting designed to connect a 1-inch nominal tube with a male 37-degree flared bulkhead to a 1-inch nominal hose with a male beaded end, featuring a 90-degree flow angle and anodized finish. The component must be manufactured using a forging process, with tooling required for production, and sourcing or technical inquiries must be directed to designated DLA supply chain teams. Compliance with DLA master technical and quality requirements is mandatory, including adherence to MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based sampling plans with strict acceptance criteria of zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. The item must be produced by a manufacturer listed on the Performance Review Institute’s Qualified Manufacturer List or Qualified Products List, and Class 3 threads apply. Use of ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute chemicals require prior approval. The part conforms to SAE AS4843/1A and supersedes the canceled MIL-F-5509 standard, with technical data package revision A issued in accordance with AN838 Rev 9. The contract calls for two units to be delivered within 20 days of order, FOB origin, with no quantity variance allowed, inspecting and accepting at destination. Packaging must follow ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 labeling standards, with palletization per DLA packaging requirements, and parcel post is explicitly forbidden—shipment must use traceable means. Delivery is to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, with the unit of issue being each, at a unit price of $2.00 for a total of $4.00. The NSN is 4730-00-194-1068, and the solicitation was issued under SPE7M3-26-T-7538 with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, and required delivery no later than July 15, 2026. All contractual obligations supersede any conflicting standards, and compliance with DLA’s technical and quality requirements is non-negotiable.