TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of a metal tube assembly made of carbon steel, double-walled and brazed, with a nominal outside diameter of 0.250 inches and a wall thickness of 0.028 inches, designed in a prebent configuration and compliant with either SAE J527 or SAE J525 specifications. The item is identified by NSN 4710-01-351-8369 and part number 12268385, with a quantity of 308 units to be delivered under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-281C. The delivery is scheduled for 168 days after award, with an original required delivery date of March 30, 2027, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027. FOB terms are origin, and acceptance occurs at the destination, specifically at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama. Full and open competition is authorized, with no set-aside designation, and the contract follows simplified acquisition procedures under the Defense Logistics Agency. Technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over all other standards, including ASTM D3951, and packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129 and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), including palletization compliance. Ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited, and any substitute chemicals require prior approval. All hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and safety data sheets must be submitted before award. The contract mandates electronic submission through DIBBS, with invoicing handled exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment is governed by clauses addressing accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations. The item is subject to inspection and acceptance by the government at the destination point, and the contractor must comply with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including those related to safeguarding contractor information systems, subcontracting for commercial items, and representations regarding former Department of Defense officials. Barcoding through MIL-STD-129 is required, and the unit of issue is each, with a zero variance on quantity. No unit price is specified in the solicitation, and the contract value cannot be determined from the available data.