TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of a metal tube assembly identified by part number 5773203-12.5.2HQA and NSN 4710012522381, with a quantity of 14 units ordered under the solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-304E. The procurement is governed by strict technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with packaging and marking mandated to comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, respectively, including specific preservation and unit packaging codes. Delivery is required FOB origin to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania within 265 days after award, with an original delivery date of May 11, 2027, and a need ship date of May 10, 2027. The item is designated as a critical application item, and the contract prohibits the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and any intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, with narrow exceptions for functional components like batteries, fluorescent lights, and specific naval instrumentation, all of which must meet additional containment and safety standards as defined by NAVSEA 5100-003D. The tube assembly must be manufactured and inspected in accordance with tailored ISO quality requirements excluding paragraph 7.3, and measuring and test equipment used must meet specified calibration and traceability standards. All supplies must be free of government identification if not accepted, and covered defense information protections apply under applicable cybersecurity clauses. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to safeguarding information systems, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials, and subcontracting for commercial services, all with deviations and alternates effective as of 2026. The award method is implied to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, under full and open competition, with no set-aside specified. Electronic invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the contractor must maintain compliance with SAM registration, entity identification via UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment. Payment and administrative details are contingent upon the resulting award, with the contracting point of contact listed as Rory O’Reilly of the DLA Fluid Handling Division.