SEAL NUT, PIPE

Solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-5974 is a total small business set-aside issued by the Department of Defense Nuclear Reactor Program for the procurement of 333 corrosion-resistant steel pipe seal nuts. The items are specified as molded Teflon inserts with a 3/4 inch-14 thread size, NPTF, 0.265 inch thickness, 1.312 inch across flats, and 1.381 inch across corners, identified by NSN 4730010139963. This is a critical application item with a total estimated value of 110,889.00 dollars. The contract requires delivery to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania, with a need ship date of February 16, 2027, and a final required delivery date of March 27, 2027. Delivery is established as FOB Origin with a delivery window of 185 days after award. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130, with specific palletization requirements per DLA RP001. The procurement includes stringent material restrictions, specifically prohibiting the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those regarding the prohibition of hexavalent chromium and the safeguarding of covered defense information. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by August 14, 2026.