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HOSE ASSEMBLY, METAL

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SPE7M0-26-T-9026Federal

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Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7M026V4228 was issued to Phoenix Trading Inc., CAGE code 4LF36, for the procurement of metal hose assemblies under NSN 4720015516370. The contract, associated with solicitation SPE7M0-26-T-9026 and NAICS code 332919, was awarded on June 11, 2026. The procurement is based on a quote dated June 9, 2026, and includes specific requirements for First Destination Transportation and adherence to DLA master solicitation clauses. While the initial posting lists a price of 150.00 dollars, the order for supplies or services specifies a total contract value of 15,000.00 dollars.

General Info

DLA awarded Phoenix Trading Inc. $15,000 for metal hose assemblies on June 11, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$150

NAICS

332919 - Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

PHOENIX TRADING INC.

Award Issued Date

06/11/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

1

SPE7M0-26-V-4228 - Order for Supplies or Services

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJun 11

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AwardedJun 11

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

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DLA award SPE7M026V4228 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: PHOENIX TRADING INC. (CAGE 4LF36) Total Contract Price: $150.00 Award Date: 06-11-2026 Solicitation: SPE7M0-26-T-9026 Line items: - HOSE ASSEMBLY, METAL (NSN/Part 4720015516370, PR 7016970975)

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