HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-450H is a total small business set-aside issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division for the procurement of 23 nonmetallic hose assemblies, identified by NSN 4720-01-488-8363. The requirement includes a First Article Test (FAT) for one unit, requiring the contractor to provide written notice to the Contracting Officer and Quality Assurance Representative at least 14 calendar days before shipment. Delivery is established as FOB Origin with a need ship date of October 20, 2026, and an original required delivery date of September 4, 2027. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, specifically the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical and quality standards, including MIL-PRF-370L and MIL-STD-129 for marking. Items are subject to a non-extendable shelf life of 120 months, requiring specific cure and expiration date markings on all packaging levels. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements (RP001). Environmental restrictions prohibit the intentional addition of mercury or the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for invoicing and compliance with DFARS safeguarding of covered defense information and the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.