HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M426P4204 to PRODUCTION COMPONENTS, INC. (CAGE 33YL7) on July 27, 2026, for a total price of $898.10 to supply one line item: HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC, 3/4 IN. ID, 20 FT LG MALLEABLE IRON COUPLINGS (NSN 4720002897987). Despite the low contract value, the acquisition follows full Federal Acquisition Regulation compliance, with clauses covering small business representation, accelerated payments to subcontractors, safeguarding covered contractor information systems, and compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171. The contract type is fixed price, with changes governed by FAR 52.243-1, and includes requirements for maintaining SAM.gov registration and verifying employment eligibility. Delivery is specified for Yokosuka, Japan, under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point in accordance with FAR 52.246-2. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including Air Elimination preservation, fiberboard box unit containers, and mandatory shelf-life markings with manufactured and expiration dates. Barcoding for military logistics tracking is required across all packaging levels, and hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA and MIL-STD-129 with full compliance to the Hazard Communication Standard. The contractor must submit all invoices through WAWF and is subject to potential levies on payments and prohibitions on unauthorized obligations. Representations confirm compliance with trafficking in persons provisions, sustainable product selection, and material restrictions excluding mercury and ozone-depleting substances. The contract does not include options, modifications beyond standard clause application, or identified evaluation factors. All technical specifications, packaging codes, and marking requirements are fixed, with no room for deviation without formal modification. The contracting officer’s representative and payment office details remain to be officially designated, and the small business status and socioeconomic certifications of the awardee are not disclosed.