TUBE, METALLIC

Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-407R, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division, seeks the procurement of 467 feet of metallic titanium tubing for the F-18 Growler aircraft. The required material is round tubing with a 3/8 inch outer diameter and 0.042 inch wall thickness, which must be cold worked and stress relieved and provided in random lengths between 5 and 20 feet. Only sources listed in MMS-1205 Addendum 1 are approved, though flattening factors per MMS1205 Rev G are acceptable. The delivery period is 165 days after order, with a need ship date of March 9, 2027, and a final required delivery date of May 13, 2027, to DLA Distribution Cherry Point. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and security standards, including CMMC Level 2 certification and compliance with ITAR and EAR export controls. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-S-163, with palletization adhering to RP001. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, requiring a Certificate of Quality Compliance for each manufacturing lot. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. All quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by September 24, 2026, and must comply with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program and the prohibition of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals.