PLUG, PIPE

This contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-7254 by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, procurement of a steel slotted head pipe plug with a 3/8-18 NPTF thread size, is governed by stringent technical, packaging, and compliance standards. The item, identified by NSN 4730-01-336-6966 and manufacturer part number 50P00200-0503, is designated as a critical application item requiring strict adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R and I numbers. The contract mandates complete avoidance of intentional mercury or mercury-containing compounds in or on the hardware, with narrow exceptions for functional uses in batteries, lighting, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and specific chemical reagents approved by NAVSEA; portable devices containing mercury must include shockproof design and a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Delivery of 52 units is required within 77 days of contract award, with FOB origin terms placing risk of loss on the contractor until delivery to the designated destination: DDSP New Cumberland Facility, 2083 Normandy Drive, Doors 113 to 134, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, and packaging must comply fully with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, using clean/dry preservation methods, unit containers designated as boxes, and intermediate containers classified as D3, all labeled strictly per MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required. Electronic invoicing must be submitted through WAWF, and all compliance obligations related to cybersecurity, hazardous materials, export controls, and prohibition of certain foreign-sourced equipment are enforced via numerous DFARS and FAR clauses including 252.204-7012, 252.223-7006, 252.225-7048, and 252.204-7018. Offerors must maintain current SAM registration, provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, and declare small business status or socioeconomic classifications if applicable, with full adherence to electronic submission via DIBBS and no paper submissions permitted. The contract is fixed-price