CLAMP, HOSE

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division under contract number SPE7M4-26-T-369S, is a request for quotations for the procurement of eight hose clamps, identified by NSN 4730-00-827-9964. The items are designated as critical application items and must meet specific part number requirements from approved manufacturers, including VIJ Corp, Clampco Products, Inc., Mid-State Sales, Inc., and Eaton Aeroquip LLC. The contract is a fixed-price acquisition with a required delivery date of March 16, 2027, to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Inspection and acceptance will both occur at the destination. The procurement is subject to several stringent technical and regulatory requirements. Contractors must adhere to DLA Master List technical and quality requirements, and the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, while marking must follow MIL-STD-129. Additionally, the contract incorporates various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, cybersecurity safeguarding standards for covered defense information, and strict compliance regarding the combating of human trafficking. Offerors are also prohibited from using additive manufacturing for these parts unless specifically authorized and must provide safety data sheets for any hazardous materials prior to award.