NIPPLE, PIPE

Solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-8602, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division, is a request for quotations for 474 units of 1/4 inch pipe nipples with a nominal overall length of 4 inches. These items are designated as critical application items and must be manufactured from copper alloy material in accordance with ASTM B687 (R 2023) and part number B687R-32B. The procurement is conducted under NAICS code 332996, with delivery required to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. The original required delivery date is November 24, 2026, with a need ship date of February 16, 2027, and a delivery window of 160 days after award. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and safety standards, including the prohibition of intentionally added mercury or Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, utilizing sampling methods per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a requirement for zero non-conformances in sample lots. Packaging and palletization must comply with RP001 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, while marking must follow MIL-STD-129. The solicitation includes a price evaluation preference for SBA-certified HUBZone small businesses and explicitly prohibits the use of additive manufacturing processes for the supplied items. Invoicing and payment must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.