Industrial Tube Fitting Supply (1/2 INCH O.D. TUBE SIZE COMPONENT)

The contract involves the supply of a commercial off-the-shelf fluid system component specifically a 1/2 inch outer diameter tube fitting featuring a female threaded swivel nut connected to a hose fitting end in a short configuration, designed to meet military specifications. This component is part of a broader effort to support fluid handling systems critical to defense operations and must adhere strictly to established military standards for performance, durability, and compatibility. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 332994, indicating specialized fabrication or manufacturing in the industrial machinery sector, and is managed by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense. The contract was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, providing a twelve-day window for interested vendors to submit proposals. The place of performance is designated as Norfolk, Virginia, with a zip code of 23511-2124, suggesting that delivery and potential inspection or integration will occur at a military facility in that region. Although the solicitation number is not provided, the contract can be accessed via the DIBBS platform using the specified UI link, and while no set-aside status or point of contact details are listed, the requirement is clearly targeted toward suppliers capable of delivering compliant, high-reliability fluid system components for use in defense applications.