TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of 52 units of a metal tube assembly with NSN 4710-01-252-2989, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-303H, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division. Delivery is required within 140 days after award, with a need ship date of January 5, 2027, and a final delivery deadline of March 4, 2027. The place of performance and acceptance is at the contractor’s facility, with FOB ORIGIN terms applying, and final delivery must be made to DLA Distribution Anniston at 7 Frankford Ave, Bldg 362, Anniston, AL 36201-4199. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and Special Packaging Instruction AM9377816, Revision B, including standardized codes for unit containers, preservation, and wrap materials, all coded as ZZ to indicate contract-specific requirements. Labeling and marking adhere to MIL-STD-129, mandating GS1-128 barcodes and compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard for hazardous materials, with no alternative labeling standards authorized. Technical data associated with this item is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce for any disclosure to foreign persons, including U.S. subsidiaries and foreign national employees. Only DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed training on handling export-controlled data, and DLA authorization may access this data. Cybersecurity compliance is mandated through DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, requiring implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents; the contract also applies Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems under FAR 52.240-93, with deviations for both. The contractor must maintain a quality system certified to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 and use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and receiving reports. All performance is subject to government inspection and acceptance at origin. The solicitation includes mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment equity, combating