HOSE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded General Tool Company, operating under CAGE code 96454, a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $33,428.00 for the procurement of a single line item: a metal hose assembly identified by NSN 4720-01-439-3325. The award, issued under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-4762 and contract number SPE7M426V2143, was finalized on July 15, 2026, through a unilateral modification pursuant to simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.302(a) and 12.303(a). The contract was administered by DLA Land and Maritime, with the contracting officer listed as Micheal Finken, and administrative oversight handled by DCMA Ohio River Valley. The place of performance and delivery location are not explicitly defined, though the contractor’s address in Cincinnati, Ohio, is provided. The payment office is designated as DLA Land and Maritime, PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990. No detailed specifications, technical requirements, or performance metrics for the hose assembly are included, indicating the item is likely a standard commercial item procured under streamlined procedures. The contract contains no option periods, quantity ranges, or additional line items, and no delivery schedule, FOB terms, or inspection points are specified. A unique contractual requirement incorporated via amendment is FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, which was added under Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, effective April 2026. This clause prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and is the only special requirement explicitly included. No other clauses, certifications, or representations were identified beyond the basic contractor identification using CAGE code 96454, with no socioeconomic status or small business certifications disclosed. Packaging, marking, bar-coding, or MIL-STD requirements are not detailed in the documentation, and no inspection criteria or acceptance standards are defined. The contracting officer holds responsibility for oversight, though no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative is named. While the solicitation references the use of Standard Form 30 and continuation sheets for modifications, no attachments or technical data bundles are formally listed. The