TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The contract is for the procurement of five units of a metal tube assembly with NSN 4710-00-703-2844 under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-269X, issued by the Department of Defense's Fluid Handling Division. The requirement is open to full and open competition with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, and delivery is due within 79 days of award. The item is subject to stringent export control regulations under either ITAR or EAR, meaning any technical data associated with it cannot be disclosed to foreign persons, including foreign nationals employed by U.S. companies or subsidiaries, without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce. DFARS 252.225-7048 governs the handling of this controlled data, and only contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, who have completed mandatory DLA training and questionnaire, are permitted to access the technical information. The place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with Blake Tushar listed as the primary point of contact. Cybersecurity compliance is required at CMMC Level 2, as the contractor must be certified by a C3PAO to handle covered defense information, reinforcing the need for robust cybersecurity practices. DLA packaging standards must also be followed, and all contractual obligations apply regardless of contractor location or workforce nationality. The Naics code 332996 identifies the product category as other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation is publicly accessible via the DIBBS platform, and all responders must ensure adherence to export control protocols, cybersecurity certifications, and DLA-specific administrative requirements to be eligible for award.