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HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

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SPE7M4-26-T-451BFederal

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Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-451B is a request for the procurement of 22 nonmetallic hose assemblies, identified by NSN 4720014600830. This is designated as a critical application item with a non-extendable shelf life of 120 months. The requirement is being issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Fluid Handling Division under full and open competition, with a required delivery date of December 20, 2026. Delivery is FOB Origin, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and technical standards, including SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 compliance and zero-based sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, specifically utilizing special marking code 32 for shelf-life items. Additionally, the contract prohibits the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and requires compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.

General Info

DLA solicitation for 22 nonmetallic hose assemblies delivered by December 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$13,059.2

NAICS

326220 - Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing

Place of Performance

PA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ECHELON SUPPLY AND SERVICE, INC.

Award Issued Date

10/07/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

RFQ SPE7M4-26-T-451B

19 pages · rfq

High

SPE7M4-27-V-0144 Order for Supplies or Services

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 27

Solicitation

AwardedOct 7

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

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Blake Tushar

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DLA award SPE7M427V0144 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: ECHELON SUPPLY AND SERVICE, INC. (CAGE 61125) Total Contract Price: $13,059.20 Award Date: 10-07-2026 Solicitation: SPE7M4-26-T-451B Line items: - HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME (NSN/Part 4720014600830, PR 7017038680)

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