Manufacturing of Lead-Free Pipe Nipples to ASTM B687

The contract requires the precision manufacturing of 985 lead-free pipe nipples that meet ASTM B687 (R 2023) standards and comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1417 for low lead content, ensuring the products are safe for potable water systems. The manufacturing must adhere strictly to material specifications and quality controls to guarantee compliance with federal safety regulations and dimensional accuracy for compatibility in critical infrastructure applications. All units must be produced without the use of lead or lead-containing alloys, and inspection protocols must verify conformance throughout production. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, with the NAICS code 332911 indicating classification under Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. The contract was posted on July 16, 2026, and the place of performance and specific location details are not provided, suggesting the work may be performed at an approved vendor facility. Performance expectations include on-time delivery of all 985 units, documentation of compliance, and readiness for audit or inspection by federal authorities to confirm adherence to environmental and safety mandates.