HOSE, AIR DUCT

This contract specifies the procurement of an air breathing hose for anti-G suits used on the F-5 Freedom Fighter, T-38, and A-10 Warthog aircraft, identified by part number REDAR-A10008-23 and NSN 4720-00-735-3185. A total of 33 units are required, each subject to strict technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List, with compliance mandatory for all manufacturing processes. The item is classified as a critical application item with a non-extendable 120-month shelf life, and its production must adhere to limited rights data accessible only to qualified vendors who already possess the necessary specifications. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and any substitute materials must be pre-approved unless explicitly authorized by the original requirements. Delivery is required within 168 days of contract award, with delivery terms set at FOB origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special marking for Type I shelf-life items, and palletization must comply with DLA packaging requirements. The item must be shipped to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a scheduled ship date of January 19, 2027, and an original required delivery date of April 14, 2027. Zero quantity variance is allowed, and the contract enforces rigorous configuration change management procedures, requiring formal engineering change proposals or variance requests for any deviations. The solicitation number is SPE7M4-26-T-283Y, issued under a federal procurement process managed by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, with Blake Tushar as the primary point of contact.