TUBE, METALLIC

The contract calls for the delivery of 84 linear feet of metallic tube made from aluminum alloy 6061, conforming to SAE AMS-WW-T-700/6C Revision C dated September 1, 2015, with an outer diameter of 0.50 inches and a wall thickness of 0.035 inches, classified as Type 1 and measuring 144 inches in length. The item is identified by NSN 4710-01-438-3081, with a unit price inferred at one dollar per foot, yielding a base contract value of $84.00, subject to a permissible quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. Delivery is required FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, specifically the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, within 168 days from contract award. Packaging and preservation must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, ASTM B660 for aluminum items, and Level A preservation methods, with all marking adhering to MIL-STD-129 and no special marking codes required. The contractor must implement CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity self-assessment requirements and comply with DFARS clause 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, including reporting cyber incidents. The use of ozone-depleting chemicals is explicitly prohibited, and substitute chemicals require prior approval unless authorized by specification. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via WAWF and compliance with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on employment eligibility, combating human trafficking, sustainable procurement, and equal opportunity for workers with disabilities. All offerors must be registered in SAM, possess a valid Unique Entity ID, and may be required to self-certify their small business status or socioeconomic category. The solicitation, issued under SPE7M4-26-T-279T by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, closed for responses on August 3, 2026, with award expected to be made under full and open competition, and the delivery schedule requires shipment no later than January 19, 2027, with an original required delivery date of February 11, 2027.