HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded D. W. Industries, Inc. (CAGE 0TE27) a $350,000.00 indefinite-delivery contract for the procurement of nonmetallic hose assemblies identified by NSN 4720014797709, with an estimated annual quantity of 210 units and a guaranteed minimum of 31 units per order. Deliveries are FOB origin, requiring a 55-day delivery period after receipt of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the contractor’s facility. The hoses must be colored blue and equipped with 1/2-14 NPTF male adapters, conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 requirements, with no preservative, wrapping, or cushioning materials used; preservation method AE ensures suitability for airborne environments, and cleaning and drying are mandatory. Marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including bar-coding with Data Matrix or GS1 formats, and hazardous material labeling must meet 29 CFR 1910.1200. The contract includes strict prohibitions on Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and mandates compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, as well as FAR 52.246-15 for certification of conformance. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports is required. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, cybersecurity safeguards, export control, prohibition of Chinese military company products, subcontracting for commercial items, and whistleblower protections. Clause 252.240-7997 enforces NIST SP 800-171 requirements for protecting controlled unclassified information, and 252.204-7012 mandates cyber incident reporting. Payment and administrative details, including DoDAAC and accounting codes, are not specified in the solicitation and must be confirmed in the final award documentation. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery contract under FAR 52.216-19 with a ceiling of $350,000, and while no