HOSE, AIR DUCT

The contract solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-265X calls for the procurement of one air duct hose designated by NSN 4720-01-644-7010, conforming to MIL-PRF-32107 with a midnight blue finish, and bearing the part number M32107/1-15635. The item must be manufactured with bare item marking that includes the part number, color, CAGE code, and month and year of manufacture, and fully comply with MIL-STD-130N for Unique Item Identification via a 2D Data Matrix barcode. Packaging and preservation must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E using air dry methods, with no preservation material specified, while marking for shipment and storage follows MIL-STD-129R(3), including shelf-life labeling with a 84-month expiration period and special marking code 32. All shipments are to be delivered to USS MICHAEL MONSOOR DDG 1001 at APO AP 96694 under FOB destination terms, with delivery required within 80 days of award. The supplier must submit a Certificate of Quality Compliance for each manufacturing lot in accordance with the Supplemental Quality Assurance Provision, with electronic copies uploaded to iRAPT, and one physical copy available for Government inspection at origin, where inspection and acceptance both occur. The item is subject to stringent quality conformance requirements, including first article testing within 30 days of award, with the approved unit retained as a production standard. Compliance with cybersecurity and data protection is mandated through CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment and the DFARS clause 252.204-7012 requiring safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. The contract incorporates multiple FAR/DFARS clauses including prohibited use of mandatory arbitration, whistleblower rights, hazardous material restrictions, export control, and cybersecurity requirements, with deviations noted for several clauses under specific contract deviations. Electronic submission of all documentation, including invoices and receiving reports, is required via WAWF, with no use of IPP. Offerors must hold an active UEI and CAGE code, provide socioeconomic status representations if claiming small business or other category status, and disclose any covered telecommunications equipment or services. Packaging, marking, and quality standards are strictly enforced by DLA’s master lists, and the contractor must comply with hazardous material labeling