COUPLING,REFUELING

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a qualified, authorized distributor to manufacture and deliver a regulated aerial‑pressure refueling coupling (Type MA‑3, Part No. 61520‑2) in accordance with a hard‑copy Quality Assurance Provision (QAP) and Contract Data Requirements List dated 01 Oct 2024. The contract requires the contractor to perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) at the government‑owned Fleet Readiness Center East, allow dimensional checks and Eaton’s Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP61520‑2) on‑site with a government representative, and provide certificates of conformance in lieu of destructive material testing. The solicitation emphasizes that only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer’s item will be considered. • Manufacture of the MA‑3 aerial refueling coupling to strict QAP and CDRL standards. • Testing (dimensional checks, ATP 61520‑2) performed at the contractor’s facility with a government representative, plus FAT at the Fleet Readiness Center East. • Mandatory submission of distributor authorization on company letterhead; certificates of conformance replace destructive testing.