TEE, TUBE TO BOSS

The contract solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-8146 seeks the procurement of four aluminum alloy tube-to-boss tees, identified by NSN 4730-01-348-6111, governed by stringent technical and quality standards derived from SAE AS1003K and SAE AS18280H specifications. The item must be manufactured by a qualified producer listed on the Qualified Products List QPL18280 or Qualified Manufacturer List (QML) as maintained by the Performance Review Institute, with all components subject to stringent traceability and accreditation requirements. Packaging, marking, and shipping must strictly comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization adhering to DLA’s RP001 requirements; all packaging must be labeled with unique item identifiers and government-compliant markings, and no ozone-depleting chemicals are permitted under any circumstance. Delivery is FOB origin with a required delivery window of 165 days from order, targeting shipment by February 2, 2027, and acceptance at the destination facility located at the DLA New Cumberland Distribution Center in Pennsylvania. Compliance with federal acquisition regulations is embedded throughout, including mandatory clauses governing hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguards under NIST SP 800-171, whistleblower protections, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product use. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via WAWF and requires contractors to notify the government within three business days if sea transport is anticipated, with strict limitations on the use of foreign-flag vessels. All subcontracting activities are subject to modified DFARS clauses addressing commercial item acquisition and flow-down obligations. Offerors must hold a current Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, represent accurate small business status if applicable, and comply with all representations related to defense telecommunications equipment. The solicitation does not specify pricing details, and award is expected under a firm-fixed-price structure with zero tolerance for quantity variance. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination point, with the government retaining full rights to evaluate conformance against the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence over all other referenced standards.