HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to SAFRAN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CANADA (CAGE 3AD25) for the procurement of 13 units of a nonmetallic hose assembly (NSN 4720008832232) under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-272N, with a total contract value of $495.30 and an award date of July 27, 2026. Performance is required to be completed within 237 days after award, with delivery occurring FOB origin, meaning risk and responsibility transfer to the Government once the product is tendered at the contractor’s facility. Inspection and acceptance are both conducted at the origin by Government representatives, with the contractor required to provide a Certificate of Quality Compliance for each lot and adhere to stringent quality standards including ISO 9001:2015 and zero non-conformances per sampling methods MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA RP001, using a unit pack code U, plastic film unit container E5, cardboard intermediate container D3, and corrosion-inhibiting wrap CA, with all items retained with their compression sleeves. Marking conforms to MIL-STD-129, including special code 32 for shelf-life items and commercial identification bands that must be securely stamped, while hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and accompanied by approved Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cyber security, and export controls, with deviations applied for several provisions including Combating Trafficking in Persons, Employment Eligibility Verification, and NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. The contractor must use Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing and submit payment requests electronically, with no fast pay authorization mentioned. Compliance with the Unique Entity ID and CAGE code is mandatory, and the awardee must represent its small business status under applicable socioeconomic programs. Although pricing details were not filled in the solicitation, the contract was awarded through a simplified acquisition process under DIBBS, with bids due by August 3, 2026. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or trade