FUEL TUBE

The contract pertains to the procurement of a fuel tube with part number 129972-59010 and NSN 4720015955633, requiring delivery of 14 units under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-295C. The item is classified as a critical application Type I component with a non-extendable shelf life of 72 months, mandating precise shelf-life markings per MIL-STD-129 including manufacture and expiration dates on all packaging levels. Compliance with DLA packaging requirements is enforced, specifying MIL-STD-2073-1E standards for preparation, with detailed packaging codes, wrapping, and container specifications. The item must be delivered FOB origin within 120 days, with zero variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the supplier’s location. Ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited, and any substitute materials must be pre-approved unless explicitly authorized by specification. Marking and palletization must align with DLA standards, and the delivery destination is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. All technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List, with revisions effective as of the solicitation issue date. The contract mandates adherence to DLA transportation rules and requires the supplier to meet the original ship date of December 9, 2026, coordinated through the designated contracting office.