HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONME

This solicitation is for a nonmetallic hose assembly identified by NSN 4720-01-653-9081 with a quantity of 36 units, sourced under a restricted supplier arrangement where only the designated original equipment manufacturer specified in the drawing is qualified to produce the item. Any offer proposing an alternative manufacturer must include comprehensive technical data to demonstrate equivalence and suitability for the intended application as per DLAI 3200.1, Annex 6. The contract incorporates applicable technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, determined by the revision in effect on either the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size, and requires adherence to DLA packaging standards, configuration change management procedures, and the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. The delivery requirement is set for 168 days after award, with performance to occur in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002. The solicitation, numbered SPE7M4-26-T-282N, was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 326220 for rubber product manufacturing. The procuring agency is the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, with Blake Tushar listed as the primary point of contact. No set-aside classification is specified, and the item is exclusively restricted to prequalified manufacturers listed in the solicitation. Offers must fully comply with all referenced DLA directives, including those governing engineering changes, deviations, and waivers, and suppliers must ensure all documentation aligns with the exact specifications and configurations detailed in the OEM drawings referenced within the solicitation.