HOSE ASSEMBLY, METALLIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of four metallic hose assemblies, identified by NSN 4720-01-579-1918 and part number A22-65191-001, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-232A. Delivery is required 184 days after award, with a firm delivery date of January 17, 2027, and all units must be shipped FOB origin. The delivery location is the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract specifies a zero percent quantity variance, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes ASTM D3951, and all units must be palletized per RP001 and labeled according to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and proper U/I and QUP identification. The contract includes provisions for the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and mandates compliance with DLA packaging and marking standards. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering inspection, contract type, changes, default, payment, cybersecurity, and safeguarding of defense information. Key clauses include 52.246-2 for destination inspection, 252.204-7012 for NIST SP 800-171 compliance and cyber incident reporting, 252.204-7018 prohibiting the use of covered telecommunications equipment from specified foreign entities, and 252.223-7001 and 252.223-3 governing hazardous materials labeling and safety data submission. Transportation by sea requires the use of U.S.-flag vessels unless waived, and contractors must adhere to anti-human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, and whistleblower rights notification mandates. The contract is issued under simplified acquisition procedures with a firm-fixed-price structure, and payment must be processed electronically via WAWF. The contracting officer is Blake Tushar of the DLA Fluid Handling Division, and offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code. Representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and compliance with cybersecurity and supply chain restrictions are mandatory for proposal submission.