TUBING, NONMETALLIC

Nonmetallic tubing with a nominal wall thickness of 0.062 inches is procured under specification MIL-PRF-6855F Revision F dated January 8, 2022, with part number M6855/4-10L107, and is classified as a Type I shelf-life item with a non-extendable shelf life of 120 months. The item is designated a critical application item and must comply strictly with DLA packaging, marking, and inspection standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for procurement packaging requirements. Special marking code 32 must be applied to indicate Type I shelf-life status. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin under zero-defect sampling protocols aligned with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with critical attributes requiring a verification level of VII or AQL of 0.1, and all unspecified attributes treated as major. Ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited in manufacturing or incorporation, and any substitutes require prior approval unless explicitly allowed by the specification. The contract mandates full and open competition with a quantity of 445 feet, delivered FOB origin within 168 days, subject to a 10% quantity variance. The delivery schedule requires shipment no later than January 19, 2027, with a required delivery date of December 26, 2026. All goods must be palletized and addressed to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, using the specified parcel post and freight shipping codes. Technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List control compliance, and the applicable revision is determined by the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size.