HOSE ASSEMBLY, METALLIC

Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-408W is a request for quotations issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of 567 metallic hose assemblies under NSN 4720015537158. The requirement is designated as a critical application item and must adhere to technical data package Revision B Gen 2 and reference drawing 19207 12423453. The original required delivery date is March 29, 2027, with a delivery lead time of 169 days for the primary items and 60 days for the first article test. Delivery is FOB Origin, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The items are to be shipped to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. A critical component of this procurement is the First Article Testing requirement, which requires the contractor to test one unit and submit a test report within 60 calendar days of the contract date. The contractor must provide written notice to the Contracting Officer and QAR at least 14 days prior to shipment for this test. Quality standards require the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific palletization requirements per RP001. The solicitation is open to full and open competition, with a price evaluation preference available for certified HUBZone small business concerns. Compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment is required, and offerors must disclose any non-domestic materials used. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information and the prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.