ELBOW, TUBE TO HOSE

The contract is for the procurement of a steel 90-degree elbow fitting designed to connect a 1/2 inch outer diameter tube with a female threaded swivel nut to a hose fitting socket, classified as a critical application item under part numbers 190469-8S and 90EFS-A1602A-0808. The item is identified by NSN 4730-01-242-2831 with a required quantity of six units to be delivered within 20 days after award at FOB Origin terms. Delivery is directed to the MARMC facility in Norfolk, Virginia, with strict instructions to avoid parcel post and use only traceable freight methods. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence; palletization must follow RP001 guidelines and all markings and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including mandatory machine-readable bar codes. The contract requires full compliance with federal regulations for hazardous materials, including submission of Safety Data Sheets per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and proper hazard labeling under 252.223-7001, with additional obligations to notify the government of any material changes or revisions. Ocean transportation, if used, requires prior authorization, detailed reporting, and adherence to U.S.-flag vessel preference rules, with penalties for unauthorized use of foreign-flag vessels. All payments must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contractor must comply with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including those on subcontracting, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, safeguarding information systems, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium and Communist Chinese military company items. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and the contractor must ensure all documentation, including invoicing and receiving reports, aligns with specified standards before delivery. The solicitation, issued under SPE7M4-26-T-301A on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, is posted on DIBBS and targets a NAICS code of 332912 under the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, but contains no pricing data or awarded contract value, indicating it remains a solicitation awaiting offeror responses.