CLAMP, HOSE

Solicitation SPE7M4-27-T-2088 is a small business set-aside, fixed-price contract issued by the DLA Weapons Support Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of stainless steel hose clamps with a 1.5 inch nominal inside diameter. The total requirement consists of multiple line items, including a primary quantity of 431 units and an additional 1,606 units, with a delivery lead time of 580 days and a final required delivery date of August 30, 2027. The items are identified as Navy Critical Safety Items, requiring strict adherence to procurement specification NAS 1923, Section 4.3. A critical requirement of this contract is the First Article Test. The contractor must deliver two units for government testing within 60 calendar days of the contract date to the Critical Item Management office in San Diego. The government will notify the contractor of approval or disapproval within 90 days of receipt. These first article units are not part of the final production quantity and will be maintained or destroyed by the government. Additionally, the manufacturer's quality management system must comply with SAE AS9100 or an equivalent standard, and all items must be marked and packaged according to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E. The contract incorporates several regulatory requirements, including the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Invoicing and payment are processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Offers utilizing additive manufacturing are ineligible for award unless specifically authorized. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin.