TUBE, METALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M426V4656 to Rudy III, Ernest (CAGE 1Q494) on July 13, 2026, for the procurement of 1,069 feet of metallic tubing specified as NSN 4710002783321, part AMST6845-I-0.625X0.058, under a fixed-price contract valued at $15,072.90, with a permissible quantity variance of plus or minus ten percent. The tubing, made of corrosion-resistant seamless steel compliant with SAE AMS-T-6845, is intended for use in KC-135 aircraft hydraulic systems and must be delivered FOB origin by December 10, 2026, to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker Air Force Base. The contractor is required to comply with stringent packaging and labeling standards including MIL-STD-129 for marking, barcoding, and shipment documentation; RP001 for palletization; and ASTM D3951 for packaging, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence where applicable. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, and ocean transport must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained and documented. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with zero non-conformances required for critical attributes under sampling standards such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The contractor, registered as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, is subject to a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulations and special contract requirements, including clauses on combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material safety, and cybersecurity safeguards such as NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements. The contract incorporates multiple deviations under DLA deviation 2026-00038, modifying standard FAR clauses for equal opportunity, contracting, data security, and changes management, and includes the use of alternate versions of the Authorization and Consent clause. Payment must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow with remittance directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. Compliance with whistleblower protections, disclosure of information, supply chain risk mitigation, and limitations on payments to former DoD officials