Tube, metallic

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for 462 feet of metallic copper-nickel tube under RFQ SPE7M427T2650, with quotes due November 16, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, issued as an Auto Evaluation solicitation, and all quotes must be submitted through DIBBS.

Place of performance is DLA Distribution Puget Sound in Bremerton, Washington. Pricing is FOB Origin with inspection at destination. Delivery is required within 168 days, with a need ship date of May 4, 2027 and an original required delivery date of October 3, 2027. A quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent is permitted, and unit prices are quoted per foot.

Specifications call for 2.375-inch outside diameter, 0.120-inch wall thickness, and 12-24 foot random lengths of 70-30 copper-nickel alloy in annealed temper, Type 1, Class 700, Grade 2, per MIL-T-16420K(1). The item is a Critical Application Item under TDP Rev A Gen 1. The manufacturer's inspection system must comply with SAE AS9003, or with ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003 requirements. A Certificate of Quality Compliance is required on all deliveries, ultrasonic inspection is mandated, and additive manufacturing is prohibited unless specifically authorized. The solicitation incorporates DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 (May 20, 2026), along with applicable FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses and provisions.

Procurement history shows prior awards ranging from $30.00 to $122.00 per unit across multiple contractors. The PSC is 4710, Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing.