HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract to MELTON SALES & SERVICE (CAGE 4X8W5) for the procurement of 7,000 units of hose assembly, nonmetallic (NSN 4720017076195) under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-268X, with a total contract price of $302.75 and an award date of July 30, 2026. Delivery is required within 150 days of the order, with a target shipment date of December 25, 2026, under FOB Origin terms to the consignee at 25600 S CHRISMAN ROAD, REC WHSE 57, TRACY, CA 95304-5000. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including 2D Data Matrix barcoding, and must be preserved under air environment and dry conditions with no preservation or wrapping materials. Bare items require physical identification per RQ017, and packaging must follow DLA’s RP001 standards. The contract prohibits the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and mandates compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard for any hazardous materials, with specific labeling thresholds for radioactive substances. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, and the contractor must maintain an ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality system aligned with SAE AS9003. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including those on equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material safety, cybersecurity safeguards, and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Deviation 2026-00038 applies to several clauses, while 252.240-7997 and 252.244-7999 are subject to additional deviations. Invoicing must be processed exclusively via WAWF, with no alternative methods permitted, and payment administration details are to be obtained from the resulting award documentation. The contractor is required to comply with whistleblower protection notifications, restrictions on former DoD officials’ compensation, and the prohibition of hexavalent chromium. Subcontracting for commercial products or