HOSE, AIR DUCT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L426V2097 to AMZ ALABAMA INC. (CAGE 076M6) for the supply of 35 units of air duct hose (NSN 4720014294354) under a fixed-price delivery order with a total contract value of $75,775.70. The award was issued on July 15, 2026, with a performance period extending through October 8, 2027, and delivery is required FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA. The contract was solicited under SPE7L4-26-T-4217 and falls under NAICS code 326220, indicating manufacturing of plastic products. All deliveries must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including uniform barcoding and specific identification labels from the purchase order. Preservation requirements specify an air environment with no additional preservation materials, and the contractor must adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging standards. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing labor, cybersecurity, environmental compliance, and supply chain integrity. These include requirements for combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product usage, and safeguarding defense information per NIST SP 800-171, with deviations 2026-00038 and 2026-00025 applied to several clauses. Prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and the unauthorized storage or disposal of hazardous materials are strictly enforced, and contractors must submit Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous ingredients. Ocean transportation must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is secured 45 days in advance, with documentation required for all maritime shipments. Invoicing is solely through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the government retains authority for inspection and acceptance at destination. The contracting officer, Natalya Radyk, oversees administration, while the contractor must ensure compliance with whistleblower protections, cybersecurity reporting, and restrictions on defense telecommunications equipment. All representations and certifications regarding size status, socioeconomic categories, and vessel usage must be current in SAM, and failure to comply with any clause may lead to rejection of invoices or contract adjustments.