TUBE, METALLIC

The contract calls for the procurement of metallic steel tubing made from steel alloy 4130, seamless, with a 1.000 inch outside diameter and a wall thickness of 0.188 inches. The tubing is to be supplied in random lengths ranging from 10 to 20 feet with plain ends. It must conform to AMS2807 standards, or if technical exceptions are taken, the material shall be marked with AMS6360, along with the contract number and CAGE code. Continuous markings every three feet are required, including producer's name, specification details, size, contract number, national stock number, seam type identifier, and heat or lot number. The tubing must not contain any Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, and any substitute chemicals must be approved. Packaging must comply with DLA requirements, ASTM D3951 standards, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and palletization, and shipments must be traceable and shipped to the designated military address at JBSA Lackland, Texas. The order quantity is 4,001 feet, with a delivery requirement of 20 days after order, and a permissible variance of +10% and -0% in quantity. The contract incorporates several technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List and mandates compliance with configuration management, variance requests, and removal of government identification from rejected items. Full and open competition governs the procurement, which is part of the Navy’s Industrial Material Improvement Program, emphasizing strict marking and quality assurance controls. Certification and documentation requirements include metal certifications and data submissions per CDRL. The solicitation number is SPE7M4-26-T-4531, with key points of contact provided, and the delivery location and inspection/acceptance points are both at the destination in Texas. The contract ensures detailed traceability and quality control to meet military standards for this specialized steel tubing.