TUBE, METALLIC

Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-298H, issued by the Department of Defense Fluid Handling Division, is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of 359 feet of seamless aluminum alloy metallic tubing. The required material is Type 1, T4 temper, with a 1.00 inch diameter, 0.065 inch wall thickness, and 144.0 inch lengths, conforming to SAE AMS-WW-T-700/6C Revision C. The delivery is set for 120 days after the date of order, with a need ship date of June 9, 2026, and a final required delivery date of August 30, 2026. Terms are FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination: the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. A quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent is permitted. The contract mandates strict adherence to military and industry standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and ASTM B660 for tubing packaging. Environmental and safety compliance is critical, featuring an absolute prohibition on Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and strict regulations regarding the storage and disposal of toxic or hazardous materials. Contractors must provide Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels pre-award. Administrative requirements include mandatory electronic submission via the DIBBS portal by August 14, 2026, and the use of Wide Area WorkFlow for all invoicing. Additionally, the awardee must comply with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards and restrictions on the use of foreign-flag vessels for transportation.