HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

The contract pertains to the procurement of 12 units of a non-metallic hose assembly identified by NSN 4720-01-313-1653, sourced under Solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4450 issued by the Maritime Supply Chain division of the Department of Defense. The delivery is required 80 days after order placement with FOB Destination terms, and the item is subject to strict export control under ITAR and EAR regulations, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Department of Commerce for any disclosure or transfer of technical data to foreign persons, including foreign nationals employed by U.S. entities. Only contractors approved by the Defense Logistics Agency with a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed export-controlled data training, and approved access to the data may handle the technical information. Packaging and marking must conform to RP001 DLA requirements and MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific codes for unit containment, preservation, and wrapping, while also adhering to MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including Special Marking Code 32 for shelf-life items. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129, and the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited. The contract mandates compliance with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity requirements and prohibits hexavalent chromium. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination using zero-based sampling per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Payment must be processed through WAWF using electronic submission methods, requiring contractor registration in SAM and WAWF systems, with submission of receiving reports and invoices for fixed-price line items. Offerors must be registered in SAM and provide accurate size and socioeconomic status representations, including small business, women-owned, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned categories. The award will be made via a unilateral Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract to the most advantageous offeror based on price and other factors, with price evaluation based on annual demand estimates. All contractors must comply with FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment equity, trafficking prevention, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, electronic payments, and prohibition of mandatory arbitration agreements, as well as deviation 2026-00038 affecting multiple clauses including system maintenance, simplified acquisition terms, contract type, and small business representation.