HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to Percipient Manufacturing, LLC, with CAGE code 9BTF9, for the delivery of 284 nonmetallic hose assemblies, identified by NSN 4720015586415, at a total value of $39,334.00. The award, issued under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-219Z and effective July 13, 2026, requires delivery FOB Origin by March 15, 2027, with the receiving point at DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas. The Government assumes all transportation costs and risk from the origin point. The contract mandates strict compliance with military packaging standards MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements under MIL-STD-129, including proper labeling, barcoding, and dry air environment preservation without supplementary materials. Hazardous material handling is governed by DFARS clauses 252.223-7001 and 252.223-7006, requiring pre-award submission of hazard warning labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for non-exempt materials, while prohibiting unauthorized storage or disposal of toxic substances and banning Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. The contractor must also adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging guidelines and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract incorporates a broad set of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering employment practices, cybersecurity, subcontracting, payment procedures, and compliance with federal statutes. Key mandatory clauses include protections against human trafficking and employment eligibility verification, sustainable product requirements, and safeguarding defense information under NIST SP 800-171 standards. Payment is processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system with remittances directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. All invoices, receiving reports, and payment requests must be submitted electronically via WAWF, with no physical or alternative digital submissions accepted. The contract includes clauses on contract changes, patent indemnity, subcontractor payments, and whistleblower protections, while imposing restrictions on procurement of defense equipment from communist Chinese military companies and use of mandatory arbitration agreements. The contractor is required to represent its small business status and provide UEI information if participating in any socioeconomic programs such as HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB, although no