HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order under contract SPE4A124G0043 to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC (CAGE 1Y249), a small business with socioeconomic designations as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Business, for the supply of seven nonmetallic hose assemblies (NSN 4720-01-267-8636) at a total contract value of $14,188.16. The award was issued on July 15, 2026, with delivery required by June 21, 2027, under a 339-day performance period following the order date. The contract is administered as a delivery order under an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle with zero tolerance for quantity variance, and award was made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, emphasizing strict technical compliance over price trade-offs. All items must meet exact part number specifications and adhere to mandatory military and industry packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E, ASTM-D5118, and MIL-STD-129, with specific packaging codes, cushioning requirements, and a 60-month non-extendable shelf life. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless permitted under NAVSEA 5100-003D guidelines, and each shipment must bear accurate identification labels and 2D Data Matrix barcodes consistent with DLA requirements. Delivery is FOB origin with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida, where the Government will verify compliance before payment. Payment processing is exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and contractor responsibilities include full compliance with subcontracting, veteran employment reporting, and sustainable product use clauses, as well as ongoing updates in SAM.gov for socioeconomic status. Administrative oversight is managed by Glenda Gustafson as the Contracting Officer and Jason Pelfrey as the designated administrative contact, while no formal Contracting Officer’s Representative or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is named. The contract incorporates multiple deviations from standard FAR and DFARS clauses, including updated requirements for veteran reporting, sustainable products, and commercial subcontracting, and is subject to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced as RA001.