PLUG, TUBE REPAIR

The contract solicitation seeks the procurement of 2,182 laminated phenolic tube repair plugs with a nominal size of 3/8 inch, all of which must fully comply with the salient characteristics detailed in paragraphs 3.4 through 3.7 of specification A-A-59949. Deliveries are governed by a 165-day As Directed Order timeline, with the primary delivery point being the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, and shipments are to be made FOB Origin. Packaging and marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including the use of data matrix barcodes and preservation method 10, while excluding prohibited substances such as mercury compounds and ozone-depleting chemicals. Each manufacturing lot must be accompanied by a Certificate of Quality Compliance (COQC) prepared in accordance with the Supplemental Quality Assurance Provision, with one copy physically provided and an electronic version uploaded to the iRAPT system via the Receiving Report attachment tab for government records. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin point by a government representative, who will verify conformance to A-A-59949, MIL-STD-1916, and MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4, requiring zero non-conformances in sampled lots. The solicitation, issued under SPE7M4-26-T-327H by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division, requires offers to be submitted electronically through DIBBS by August 20, 2026, and mandates full compliance with a wide array of federal acquisition regulation clauses governing quality assurance, cybersecurity, trafficking, employment eligibility, environmental safety, and export controls. Contractors must adhere to NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements and safeguarding of covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012, as well as compliance with hazardous material labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and prohibitions against hexavalent chromium and other toxic substances. Invoicing must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment is subject to electronic submission requirements. All offerors are required to provide a current UEI and CAGE code, and must accurately represent their size status and socioeconomic certifications such as small business, WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone in SAM.