PIPE, METALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a simplified acquisition contract to RUDY III, ERNEST (CAGE 1Q494) for the procurement of 16 feet of metallic pipe identified by NSN 4710002778703 at a total price of $480.00, with an award date of July 21, 2026. The solicitation, SPE7M4-26-T-263E, was issued as an automated streamlined acquisition under the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, and required quotes be submitted by July 27, 2026. The item must be delivered by August 20, 2026, to FPO AP 96692-7200 under FOB Destination terms, with strict shipping instructions mandating the use of the fastest traceable means and prohibiting parcel post. The pipe must be continuously marked every three feet with the producer’s name, specification, size, contract number, NSN, weld indicator, and heat/lot number; bundle tagging is prohibited. Materials must exclude Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and comply with ASTM A53/A53M Revision M and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization following RP001, and all labeling must reflect QUP BLK as specified. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, ethical conduct, labor compliance, and supply chain integrity. Key clauses include 252.204-7012 for safeguarding defense information and cyber incident reporting, 252.204-7018 prohibiting covered telecommunications equipment, 52.222-36 and 52.222-50 mandating equal opportunity and trafficking-in-persons compliance, and 52.240-93 for safeguarding contractor information systems. Deviation 2026-00038 applies to several clauses including changes, sustainable products, hazardous materials, and employment eligibility verification. Quality assurance requires one Certificate of Quality Compliance per manufacturing lot, submitted electronically via iRAPT and retained for four years. Inspection follows zero-base sampling per H1331 Table 1 with critical attributes requiring AQL 0.1 and zero non-con