NUT, TUBE COUPLING

Contract SPE7M426P3609 is a firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded on July 1, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division to S & B, Inc. (dba WG Henschen), a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business. The contract, valued at $7,404.60, is for the procurement of 172 stainless steel tube coupling nuts (NSN 4730-00-825-2102) for F-16 aircraft, adhering to SAE Aerospace standards. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma by June 16, 2027, with a delivery schedule of 350 days after the date of order. The contract mandates strict quality and compliance standards, including adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling and ASTM D3951 for packaging, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination, utilizing sampling plans such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4. Additionally, the award prohibits the use of mercury and Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. All administrative actions, including invoicing and receiving reports, must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. This procurement was executed under Special Emergency Procurement Authority.