# DIBBS #SPE7M1-27-U-1002

DLA solicitation for 4-inch IPS pipe expansion joints

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M1-27-U-1002
**NAICS:** 332919

DLA is seeking source-controlled 4-inch pipe expansion joints for maritime supply-chain requirements.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Weapons Support, Maritime Supply Chain; contact: Jeremy Etringer.
- **OEM/source:** **Kadant Unaflex LLC** (CAGE 6VLZ1), part number 800-USA-4.
- **Product:** 24 estimated each of 4-inch IPS pipe expansion joints, NSN 4730-01-274-0806; NAVSEA drawing 3258421, piece number 3258421-4.
- **Requirements:** Manufacturer certification demonstrating compliance with drawing paragraph 4.2 qualification and acceptance tests is required at government inspection and acceptance. The item is source-controlled.
- **Ordering and delivery:** One-year unilateral indefinite-delivery contract; 3 each minimum guaranteed quantity once binding, minimum delivery order of 6 each, and delivery due 88 days after each order. The estimated 24 each may not all be purchased.

### Description

EXPANSION JOINT, PIPE (QTY: 24, NSN: 4730-01-274-0806 Mil-Spec, Purchase Request: 1000247522)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 6VLZ1, Part No: 800-USA-4, Company: KADANT UNAFLEX LLC
 

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