HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC, identified by CAGE code 6PZL1, for the procurement of two nonmetallic hose assemblies under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-268C, with an award date of July 30, 2026. The contract value is $9,979.00, and performance is required to be completed within a 154-day window, with delivery scheduled to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania by December 29, 2026, under FOB origin terms. All items must be packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using supplemental unit containers of ASTM-D5118, Type CF (CODE: ED), sealed with non-corrosive plugs, protected with CODE CA wrapping, and palletized per DLA Packaging RP001. Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including GS1-128 barcoding, and hazardous material labeling must adhere to 29 CFR 1910.1200 unless otherwise governed by federal statutes. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by Government personnel under FAR 52.246-2, with invoicing submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, many under deviations applicable through February 2026, emphasizing compliance with cybersecurity, labor, environmental, and ethics standards. Key requirements include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding defense information, prohibitions on the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment, whistleblower protections, restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials, and mandatory employment eligibility verification. Contractors must also comply with domestic shipping preferences under the Cargo Preference Act, requiring use of U.S.-flag vessels for sea transport and submission of documentation for any foreign-flag alternatives. Preservation is limited to cleaning and drying without additional materials, and shelf life data must be provided if applicable. Technical compliance is governed by referenced MIL-STDs and DLA standards, with no options, modifications, or pricing details beyond the single line item for two hose assemblies. All submissions must be made electronically via DIBBS, with no physical proposals accepted, and offerors are obligated to represent their size status and socioeconomic status as required under FAR and DFARS provisions.