Fitting, swivel

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, through its contracting activity DLA Distribution Depot Hill, is soliciting quotes for 210 each of NSN 4730-01-050-3123, Fitting, Swivel, under request for quotation SPE7M127Q0164, with quotes due November 25, 2026. The Set Aside line reads No Set-Aside Used, but the item is a restricted source requiring engineering source approval by the Government Design Control Activity. The RFQ file classifies it as a Critical Application Item with three approved suppliers: Designed Metal Connections Inc. (P/N 143570), Preece Inc. Decca Valves Division (P/N C7918-4), and Preece Inc. Decca Valves Division (P/N S1042).

The solicitation is issued under Special Emergency Procurement Authority, which allows award before the solicitation return date. Delivery is due 126 days after award, FOB Origin with inspection at destination, and the RFQ file schedules delivery for March 1, 2027, to DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Utah. The issuing office is DLA office SPE7M1, the buyer is David Jacques, and quotes must be submitted through DIBBS. Quotations remain valid for 90 days from the issue date unless otherwise specified.

Evaluation is based on conformance to solicitation requirements and best value, considering past performance, offered delivery, and price. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization per DLA Packaging Requirements. The solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-7012 cybersecurity safeguarding, hazardous material identification, and payment through Wide Area Workflow. Representations and certifications cover covered defense telecommunications equipment, and the solicitation prohibits certain foreign commercial satellite services. The Simplified Acquisition Threshold for this contingency procurement is $1 million for domestic acquisitions and $2 million for foreign acquisitions. The PSC is 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings.