HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC

This contract solicits eleven nonmetallic hose assemblies with an inner diameter of 0.750 inches and a length of 30.000 inches excluding fittings, identified by NSN 4720-01-460-9113 and part number 7-554-503000 manufactured by Grove U.S. LLC. The requirement is for delivery to Albany, Georgia, with a delivery schedule of 85 days ADO and a firm need ship date of November 14, 2026. All units must be packed in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E using specified packaging parameters including QUP 001, preservation method AE, and unit container D3, with palletization complying with DLA Packaging Requirements RP001. Marking must follow MIL-STD-129 with no special marking code applied. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and the contract incorporates technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List through RA001 and RQ011, including restrictions on hazardous materials, hexavalent chromium, and mandatory safety data sheet submissions prior to award. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-328D by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division with a response deadline of August 20, 2026, and utilizes DIBBS as the exclusive submission platform. It is a non-small business set-aside but may be subject to HUBZone price evaluation preference unless waived. Payment must be processed electronically via WAWF with invoices and receiving reports submitted per DFARS 252.232-7003. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity safeguards, cyber incident reporting, supplier performance risk, employee whistleblower rights, labor protections against forced labor and human trafficking, export controls, Buy American Act compliance, and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Deviations applied to multiple clauses as of February 2026 include revisions to SAM maintenance, small business representations, contract type, and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. Contractors must register in DLA’s AMPS system within two months of award to access VSM and fulfill shipping obligations. All offered items must comply with hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, and non-domestic material disclosures are required if applicable