HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a sole-source contract to PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC for the supply of one nonmetallic hose assembly, identified by NSN 4720-01-528-4502, at a fixed price of $2,369.30. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-250N and awarded on July 14, 2026, requires delivery FOB origin to FPO AE 09564, specifically to the USS ARLINGTON LPD 24, with a firm delivery date of April 26, 2027, and must comply with a strict 20-day window from the award date. The item must meet all technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List, including R-number specifications, and is subject to zero quantity variance. Preservation and packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 requirements, using aerosol preservation (AE) with cold/dry storage and no preservation or wrap material. Marking and barcoding follow MIL-STD-129, with specific labeling required for test samples indicating they are not for stock. The contractor must use traceable carriers only, prohibit parcel post, and remove all government identification prior to disposal. Invoicing is mandatory through WAWF, and payment will be processed by DFAS in Columbus, Ohio. The contract includes clauses on veteran employment reporting and sustainable products under deviation 2026-O0038, and subcontracting for commercial items under deviation 2026-O0015, with no affirmative socioeconomic certifications or size status provided by the awardee. No product verification test sample documentation or certifications were submitted or required beyond the contract’s technical provisions. The contract contains no options, ceiling values, or extended performance periods, and the contracting officer and local administrator are identified, but no COR or COTR is assigned. Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited, and shelf-life for this Type I, Code F item is capped at six months non-extendable from manufacture.