HOSE, AIR DUCT

This solicitation, identified as SPE7M4-27-T-2091, is a small business set-aside request for quotations for one air duct hose intended for use in Bell UH-1E helicopters. The required hose must have a 2-1/2 inch inner diameter, an overall length of 14-1/4 inches, and soft ends measuring 1-1/4 inches. The procurement is a Foreign Military Sales requirement for Turkey, with delivery scheduled for October 26, 2026, and a delivery period of 140 days. Shipping is FOB Origin, with A.J Worldwide Services serving as the freight forwarder. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical standards, including TDP Rev B Gen 2 and NAS standards 1369 and 1370 through 1379. A critical requirement is the Contractor First Article Test (FAT) in accordance with SQAPNAS1369, which disqualifies the buy from automated award. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, and the item carries a non-extendable shelf life of 120 months. Additionally, the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is prohibited. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, and all quotes must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System.