NIPPLE, PIPE

A copper nipple, pipe with a thread size of 1.500 inches and an overall length of 2.000 inches is being procured under contract SPE7M0-26-T-028P, with the NSN 4730-01-231-7035 and McMaster-Carr part number 4568K262. The requirement is for 30 units, each priced at $30.00, totaling $900.00, with delivery mandated within five days of award, FOB origin, and no variance allowed in quantity. All supplies must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which override any other standards including ASTM D3951, and packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-129 specification. Packaging and labeling must follow DLA packaging standards under RP001, and palletization must meet the same requirements. Inspection and acceptance take place at the destination. Shipping must be by the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, to the receiving officer at Building 170, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. The original required delivery date is August 3, 2026, and the contract is tied to a procurement request numbered 7017719977. For government use, specific codes such as DIC A4A, DIST 9B, ADV 2L, and FC QR are included. The point of contact for the solicitation is Kathleen Hipes, and the contract was posted on August 4, 2026, with responses due by August 17, 2026.