Swivel joint, hydrau

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks procurement of one hydraulic swivel joint assembly (NSN 4730011487849LE, Part Number 8241039-10) for F-15 landing gear steering systems, with proposals due November 19. This is an unclassified procurement with no set-aside category applied. Qualification requirements are mandatory and apply under the DoD Spare Parts Breakout Program per DFARS PGI 217.7506.

The component is manufactured under strict engineering controls due to criticality and complexity; failure to source from a fully qualified supplier risks structural or functional deficiencies that could degrade weapon system mission capability or cause loss of aircraft or crew. Potential offerors must complete pre-contract award qualification requirements at an estimated cost of $1,050 within an estimated 180 days. Qualification deliverables include a Source Approval Request package, facility and testing capability certifications, technical data package compliance verification, process verification including Unique Identification requirements, a qualified test plan and completion report, and a qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation. The Government retains rights to witness testing and inspect facilities. Offerors meeting specific Qualification Waiver Criteria may apply for partial or full waiver of qualification requirements.

The NAICS code is 332919, Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing; PSC is 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Technical documentation is available through an Engineering Data List referencing 34 engineering documents controlled under foreign disclosure restrictions. Point of contact is Jason McBride at 801-777-7383. Deliverables must comply with MIL-STD 2073-1 for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for military marking, and hazardous materials regulations where applicable.