PIPE, METALLIC

The contract seeks procurement of seamless nickel-copper alloy metallic pipe, Class B, stress-relieved, with a 2.50 inch nominal pipe size and 0.203 inch wall thickness, delivered in random lengths between 5.0 and 20.0 feet with continuous marking required. The item is identified by NSN 4710-00-277-2474 and must comply with MIL-T-1368C Amendment 4 for quality conformance, with a Certificate of Quality Conformance submitted for each shipment. The product must be packaged and preserved in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-C-3993, using Level "A" preservation when the method is designated ZZ, and palletized per DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. All markings must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking codes applied. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with the contractor responsible for maintaining a compliant quality system tailored from ISO standards, excluding paragraph 7.3 on design control. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, overriding any conflicting specification provisions, and substitutes require prior approval. The contract is subject to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and all materials must be reported against applicable hazard communication standards, with hazardous material SDS required prior to award. Delivery is FOB origin to the Defense Logistics Agency facility in Tracy, California, with full and open competition, a 10% quantity variance allowed, and an 813-day delivery window after award, with an original required delivery date of November 8, 2028. The contract employs standardized FAR and DFARS clauses governing payment via WAWF, cybersecurity compliance including NIST SP 800-171 requirements, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment. The solicitation requires vendor representation of size status and socioeconomic certifications including small business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, and SDB, with mandatory UEI and CAGE code submission. No contract type is specified in the solicitation, and pricing details are incomplete, limiting the ability to determine total contract value. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by August 17, 2026, with no physical submissions accepted.