HOSE ASSEMBLY, AIR B

This contract covers the procurement of a nonmetallic hose assembly for air applications, identified by NSN 4720013433265 and part number M26626-6-10, with a requirement for eight units delivered within 168 days under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-245S. The item must comply with MIL-PRF-26626G and reference QPL-26626-22, with qualification requirements strictly governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede any conflicting standards. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization conforming to DLA packaging guidelines, and all units must be labeled and marked appropriately per contract specifications. The deliverable has no shelf life constraint and is subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination point. The contract prohibits the intentional use or direct contact of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except in explicitly exempted applications such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified reagents, and mandates secondary containment for portable mercury-containing devices per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly forbidden, and any substitute chemicals require prior approval unless authorized by the specification. The hose assembly is designated as a primary QPL/QML item, necessitating sourcing only from qualified manufacturers. Delivery is FOB origin with zero variance allowed in quantity, and the designated receiving facility is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The original required delivery date is January 31, 2028, with a needed ship date of January 5, 2027, and all transportation logistics must follow DLA Procurement Notes C19 and C20. The primary point of contact is Blake Tushar of the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division.