NIPPLE, TUBE

The contract is for the procurement of 84 units of a titanium alloy nipple tube with a 0.375 inch diameter and lockwire holes, identified by the NSN 4730-01-054-1699. The item is strictly restricted to manufacturer source qualification as specified by the OEM drawing, and only prequalified sources may submit offers unless alternative technical data is provided per DLAI 3200.1 to demonstrate equivalence. Compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, superseding all other specifications, and Class 3 threads apply to this item. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is prohibited in the manufacturing process, and any substitute materials must be approved prior to use. Delivery is required 201 days after award, with shipment originating from the contractor’s facility under FOB Origin terms to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at the specified DDHU CML address. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and the DLA Packagin Requirements RP001, including palletization standards, while marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with full bar-coding compliance as required for DoD logistics. All shipments are subject to government inspection and acceptance at the destination point. The solicitation, issued on July 5, 2026 with response due by July 16, 2026 under number SPE7M3-26-T-7239, is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division and incorporates a number of critical clauses from FAR and DFARS, including requirements for cybersecurity safeguarding (252.204-7012), trafficking in persons compliance (52.222-50), employment eligibility verification (52.222-54), and sustainable products (52.223-23). Hazardous material handling and labeling must follow OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and require submission of prior Safety Data Sheets as a condition of responsibility. Ocean transportation, if applicable, mandates use of U.S.-flag vessels with pre-shipment notifications and documentation. The contract mandates electronic invoicing exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and requires full disclosure of Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code, particularly for entities supplying covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. Small business participation is governed by standard representations under FAR 52.219