INSERT, FLEXIBLE COUPLING

Solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-09Z9 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of 51 flexible coupling inserts, identified as critical application items. The required hardware consists of Buna-N material with a 2.540 inch outer diameter, 0.620 inch thickness, and 6 lugs, corresponding to NSN 3010014692332 and part number 68514411494 from Lovejoy, LLC or Kaman Industrial Technologies. The contract mandates strict adherence to mercury-free requirements and specifies that delivery must be FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The delivery schedule specifies a 168-day lead time, with an original required delivery date of January 28, 2027, and a need ship date of March 9, 2027. Supplies are to be delivered to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while palletization must follow DLA packaging requirements. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and compliance with NAICS code 333612, the Buy American Act, and DFARS safeguarding of covered defense information.