TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The contract mandates the procurement of 29 units of a metal tube assembly identified by NSN 4710-01-550-7590, with delivery required 175 days after award to the DLA Distribution Depot in Bremerton, WA under FOB origin terms. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division under number SPE7M4-26-T-304S, requires strict adherence to military and federal standards, including MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and RP001 for DLA-specific palletization, with DLA’s Master List overriding any conflicting standards. Export control is strictly enforced under DFARS 252.225-7048, classifying the technical data as subject to ITAR or EAR, limiting access exclusively to contractors approved under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, having completed mandated training, and receiving DLA authorization. Cybersecurity compliance is critical, with requirements for CMMC Level 2 certification, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 via DFARS 252.240-7997, and implementation of safeguarding and cyber incident reporting obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012. The contract prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from sanctioned entities and mandates whistleblower protections, employment eligibility verification via Form I-9, and anti-trafficking measures. Hazardous materials must be documented with Safety Data Sheets compliant with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and labeled per federal standards, with pre-award submission required. Ocean shipments must use U.S.-flag vessels unless properly waived, and all invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF using the Invoice 2in1 format. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with quality sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 and strict AQL thresholds. Offerors must self-certify their socioeconomic status and UEI in SAM, and any use of joint ventures or subcontractors must comply with applicable representation rules. Pricing data is not provided for the current CLIN, and the contract type remains unspecified, though the acquisition is conducted under a simplified RFQ process via DIBBS with electronic submission only, no page limits, and a deadline of August 17, 2026.