HOSE, AIR DUCT

The contract solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-118B issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division requires the procurement of five units of a hose, air duct, identified by NSN 4720-00-134-4364 and part number 3-1655-24-152-5, manufactured in strict accordance with Drawing No. 70628 Rev. D dated April 18, 1962. All technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which take precedence over any other standards including ASTM D3951 for packaging. The item is classified as a critical application and must not contain any Class I ozone-depleting chemicals; any substitute materials require prior approval unless explicitly authorized by the specification. Full and open competition applies, with a small business set-aside in effect. The contract incorporates mandatory compliance with key Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including cybersecurity requirements under FAR 52.204-7012, prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment under FAR 52.204-7018, and obligations under the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Offers using additive manufacturing are ineligible for award. Packaging must conform to ASTM D3951 and be marked and labeled per MIL-STD-129, with palletization following RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements. The unit of issue is each and quantity per unit pack is one. Delivery is FOB origin with a 157-day lead time from the order date, to be shipped to DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and payment processing must be conducted through Wide Area Workflow with contractor registration in the System for Award Management being mandatory. HUBZone small businesses are eligible for price evaluation preference but must be certified by the Small Business Administration. The solicitation closes on June 3, 2026, and quotations must be submitted via the DIBBS portal.