TUBE, METALLIC

The contract specifies the procurement of metallic tubing with a steel outer diameter of 0.125 inch and a wall thickness of 0.025 inch, copper-coated on the exterior, and supplied in random lengths between 5 and 24 feet, manufactured in accordance with ASTM A254 for copper-brazed steel tubing. The item, identified by NSN 4710-00-200-0298, is subject to strict compliance with DLA packaging and technical requirements, including prohibition of ozone-depleting chemicals, which overrides any conflicting specification but does not reduce product performance standards. Substitution of chemicals requires prior approval unless explicitly permitted. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated, and attributes are classified with verification levels VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. Full and open competition applies with no set-aside restrictions. The contract calls for 69 feet of tubing to be delivered within 20 days FOB origin, with a 10% positive quantity variance allowed and no negative tolerance, and inspection and acceptance occur at origin. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 marking standards, with no special marking required. Preservation and packaging comply with MIL-S-163, using Type B or C preservatives where applicable, and when ZZ is specified, Level A preservation applies. Palletization limits gross weight to 2000 lbs per master lift, with exceptions for pipes 1.5 inches and smaller not requiring bundling. Delivery is directed to the Army Logistics Automotive Base in New Taipei City, Taiwan, under contract SPE7M4-26-T-225D with a required delivery date of July 6, 2026. Primary point of contact is Rory O’Reilly with the DLA Fluid Handling Division, and all documentation must reference the latest version of the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements as of the solicitation or award date.