TUBE, METALLIC

The contract requires the supply of 24 units of metallic copper tubing, standardized at 1/4 inch outer diameter and 50 feet in length per coil, manufactured in accordance with ASTM B280 Revision DTD 04/01/2020 under part number ASTM-B280X.250OD. All deliveries must be made FOB origin with a strict two-day delivery window after award, targeted for August 20, 2026, and the sole delivery point is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951, but the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersedes this standard where applicable, and all items must be palletized per RP001 and labeled in strict compliance with MIL-STD-129, including proper Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack markings. The tubing is designated as a critical application item, and any deviation from specifications requires formal Configuration Change Management via Engineering Change Proposal or Variance Request. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2, and the government retains full authority to reject non-conforming supplies under RQ011 and RQ002 requirements. The contract mandates strict adherence to federal regulations concerning cybersecurity, including safeguarding covered defense information in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 assessments, along with prohibitions on telecommunications equipment from sanctioned Chinese entities, hexavalent chromium, and hazardous material storage and disposal. Contractors must submit electronic invoices through WAWF and comply with payment instructions tied to DoDAACs, while also maintaining current SAM registration and providing UEI and CAGE codes. All offerors must represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications, with joint ventures required to disclose full participant details. The contract includes numerous compliance clauses related to whistleblower rights, former DoD official compensation restrictions, and prohibition on forced arbitration agreements. Pricing for the 24 units is not provided in the documented line item, and the contract type remains unspecified, though it operates under fixed-price terms with zero percent variance allowance. The solicitation was issued under FAR simplified acquisition procedures, with responses due electronically via DIBBS by August 17, 2026.