TUBING, NONMETALLIC

The contract is for the procurement of 269 feet of nonmetallic tubing, identified by NSN 4720-01-614-0254 and part number ZCT-TS-012(SLIT), under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-267X, issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. Delivery is required FOB origin to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California, with a delivery window of 142 days after award, though the original required delivery date is October 14, 2026, and the need ship date is December 17, 2026. Quantity acceptance allows for a variance of plus or minus 10 percent. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government responsible for evaluating conformance. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, but all requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence and are controlling. Palletization must conform to RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and all packaging and labeling must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage, including mandatory barcoding. Hazardous materials, if any, must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), unless governed by alternative federal statutes such as FIFRA or the FDCA, and Safety Data Sheets must be submitted prior to award. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including safeguards for contractor information systems, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Commercial item subcontracting procedures are governed by FAR 52.244-6, and changes to the contract are handled under the fixed-price changes clause. The solicitation operates under an Automated Award mechanism, strongly suggesting a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with evaluation focused on regulatory compliance, socioeconomic status, and pricing. Offerors must be registered in SAM and provide valid Unique Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes. Small business and other socioeconomic program certifications are mandatory, and affirmative responses regarding the provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment trigger additional disclosure obligations. Invoicing is exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with no alternative methods permitted. Pricing details are not enumerated in the solicitation, leaving unit and total contract value to be determined upon award, and no contract type is specified beyond the contracting officer