NIPPLE, TUBE

Solicitation SPE7M3-27-T-0435 is issued by the DLA Weapons Support Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of 35,000 tube nipples manufactured from 2024 T6 aluminum alloy bar per AMS-QQ-A-225/6. The items must feature class 3 threads and adhere to specific fitting end standards, including AS4396B, AS4395, and AS4396. Quality and manufacturing requirements mandate compliance with ASME B46.1 for surface roughness, ASME Y14.5 for dimensioning and tolerancing, and ASTM E1417/E1417M for liquid penetrant inspection. Marking must follow MIL-STD-130, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. This is a Foreign Military Sales requirement for Germany with a delivery timeline of 20 days after order, shipped FOB Origin to a freight forwarder in Dulles, Virginia. Due to the nature of the technical data, this contract is subject to ITAR and EAR export controls; eligible contractors must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and complete required DLA export training. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, with the government conducting source inspections per FAR 52.246-2. Invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, with a reduced threshold of 150,000 dollars. Offerors must represent their size status under NAICS code 336413, and a price evaluation preference is available for certified HUBZone small businesses. Additionally, contractors must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 regarding the safeguarding of covered defense information and cyber incident reporting.