HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

The contract is for the procurement of 146 units of a nonmetallic hose assembly identified by NSN 4720-01-378-4218 under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-098R, issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. The requirement stems from purchase request 7016689237 and is being sourced through a Request for Quotations with a response deadline of May 28, 2026. Delivery is required within 159 days from award, with the destination being the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Origin terms. Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R or I numbers, which override ASTM D3951 packaging standards. All items must be packaged and labeled in accordance with MIL-STD-129, palletized per RP001, and conform to all applicable DLA procurement guidelines. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses mandating compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, and DOD Assessment Requirements, with contractors obligated to grant access for Medium or High assessments. Subcontractors handling covered defense information must have completed a Basic NIST SP 800-171 assessment within the past three years. The offering is not set aside for small businesses, though HUBZone pricing preferences may be applied, and additive manufacturing is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized. Participation requires current SAM registration, and suppliers must certify compliance with Buy American, Berry Amendment, and other domestic sourcing mandates. Electronic invoicing through Wide Area Workflow is mandatory, requiring submission of both invoices and receiving reports. The contractor must maintain an active electronic business point of contact in SAM, register for WAWF, and complete all required representations and certifications, including those relating to covered telecommunications equipment, trade agreements, and foreign ownership disclosures. Final invoices must include a declaration regarding ocean transportation, and noncompliance with any pass/fail gate condition—including AM exclusion or cyber requirements—will result in disqualification from award.