HOSE ASSEMBLY, AIR DUCT

The contract pertains to the procurement of a hose assembly for an air duct system with an 8.0 inch inside diameter, designated by NSN 4720-01-324-0233 and part number NFRA-8X from RHINE AIR, INC. This is a restricted source item requiring engineering source approval from the government design control activity and is classified as a critical application item. The technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede other standards such as ASTM D3951; packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, including palletization standards. The item is contracted in two separate line items, each for 19 units, totaling 38 units, at a unit price of $19.00, with no variance allowed in quantity. Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 unless overridden by DLA requirements, and all units must be marked and palletized as specified. Two delivery destinations are specified: San Diego, California, with a need ship date of November 3, 2026, and Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a need ship date of April 1, 2027, though both are required to meet the original delivery date of November 5, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-240C, is a total small business set-aside, with the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense as the contracting agency, and primary point of contact Blake Tushar.