HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC

The contract specifies the procurement of a nonmetallic hose assembly with a 5/16 inch inner diameter and a length of 72 inches, identified by NSN 4720000800117 and part number MS28741-6-0720, to be supplied in a quantity of four units. The hose must conform to specification MS28741K Revision K dated August 30, 2023, and reference MIL-DTL-8795G(2), with requirements for hydraulic, fuel, and oil resistance. Contractor testing is mandatory, and sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively; unspecified attributes are considered major. The assembly contains components governed by Qualified Products Lists or Qualified Manufacturers Lists, and the contractor must source only qualified components. The product is subject to strict prohibitions: no class I ozone-depleting chemicals may be used, and substitute chemicals require prior approval unless explicitly authorized. The item must be packaged in compliance with ASTM D3951 as superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, labeled and marked per MIL-STD-129, and palletized per RP001. Delivery is FOB origin with a 20-day lead time, inspection and acceptance occur at destination, and no quantity variance is allowed. Shipping must be via traceable means, excluding parcel post, to the designated Charleston, WV delivery point, with electronic invoicing required through WAWF and contractor registration in SAM and WAWF systems. Offers must include a Safety Data Sheet and comply with multiple DFARS and FAR clauses, including cybersecurity safeguards, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment. The solicitation is a small business set-aside permitting HUBZone price preferences for certified entities, and participation in additive manufacturing is prohibited. All submissions must be made via the DIBBS portal by the specified deadline, and failure to meet any representation, certification, or compliance requirement disqualifies the offer.