TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The contract calls for the procurement of 102 units of a metal tube assembly with NSN 0001S00000052 under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-304U, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 326122. The deliverables must be produced and inspected at the origin, with formal acceptance also occurring at the contractor’s facility under FOB Origin terms, and delivery is required within 373 days after award. All items must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-129 for shipment labeling and barcoding, MIL-STD-130 for permanent part identification—including NSN, part number, CAGE code, date of manufacture, and "FOR MILITARY USE ONLY"—and ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. The contract requires full compliance with hazardous material labeling under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with submission of safety data sheets and hazard labels prior to award. Cybersecurity is tightly controlled through mandatory implementation of NIST SP 800-171 and the requirement for a CMMC Level 2 certification by a certified third-party assessment organization, alongside strict safeguarding of covered defense information and cyber incident reporting per 252.204-7012. The technical data associated with this item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, and access is restricted to U.S. persons and entities with approved JCP certification, completion of DLA’s export control training, and DLA authorization, with DFARS 252.225-7048 governing compliance. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF and includes clauses on employment eligibility, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on certain foreign-made telecommunications equipment. Payment will be made only after successful inspection at origin, with sampling standards requiring zero non-conformances for critical characteristics under MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4. The evaluation for award is cost-based, with a predetermined government testing cost of $2,835 added to the offered price, indicating a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Contractors must be registered with a valid UEI and CAGE code, represent their small business status accurately, and comply with