NIPPLE, PIPE

The contract specifies the procurement of 400 units of a short shoulder type pipe nipple made from carbon steel with a black finish, sized at 1-1/2 inch nominal pipe size and 2-1/2 inch overall length, manufactured to meet ASTM A733 Revision D dated 09/01/2025. The item is classified as a critical application item and must comply with all applicable DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which override any conflicting specifications including ASTM D3951. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with palletization following DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and all shipments must be labeled and marked accordingly. The use of Class I ozone depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute chemicals require prior approval unless explicitly authorized by the specification. Sampling for quality assurance must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required in the sample lot unless otherwise directed, and unspecified attributes are treated as major. The item is identified by NSN 4730-00-196-2074 and delivered FOB origin with no variance allowed in quantity, inspected and accepted at destination. Delivery is required within 168 days of contract award, with an original required delivery date of January 23, 2027, and a need ship date of January 5, 2027. All shipments are to be delivered to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with transportation governed by DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. Full and open competition applies and the contract is issued under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7345.