CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST

Contract SPE7M426P3791 is a firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded on June 24, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to GHX Industrial, LLC, doing business as Amazon Hose and Rubber. The total contract value is $936,820.00, covering the procurement of 480,000 units of nonmetallic hose (NSN 4720-00-817-7781) for $928,320.00 and a one-time Contractor First Article Test (FAT) for $8,500.00. The awardee is identified as a small business with disadvantaged and women-owned certifications. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129R(3) for marking and barcoding. The supplied hoses have a non-extendable shelf life of 120 months and require specific cured and expiration date markings. A critical component of the award is the First Article Test, which requires the contractor to notify the contracting officer 14 days prior to testing and submit a report within 70 calendar days. Final production delivery is expected by March 31, 2027, following FAT approval. Administrative requirements specify that inspection occurs at the source and acceptance at the destination. All invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. The contract is administered by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division, with DCMA Ohio River Valley serving as the administration office. Compliance is governed by various FAR and DFARS clauses, including specific 2026 deviations regarding employment reports on veterans and sustainable products.