CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-341K is a total small business set-aside issued by the Department of Defense Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of 125 air duct hose assemblies (NSN 0001S00000053). The contract includes requirements for First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing, with the latter requiring a detailed test report marked per DI-NDTI-80809B and submitted to the Quality Assurance Representative for review. All shipments must include specific documentation, including DD Form 1222, DD Form 250/iRAPT, material and process certifications, and applicable drawings. The delivery timeline is 472 days after the date of order, with the place of performance located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards, specifically MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation. Hazardous materials must be labeled according to 29 CFR 1910.1200, and chemical biological items are subject to a non-extendable 60-month shelf life. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. The solicitation is governed by various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessments and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Quotes must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by August 27, 2026.