HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETAL

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting a nonmetal hose assembly identified by NSN 4720-01-338-2142 under solicitation number SPE7M4-26-T-287F, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026. The requirement is for 41 units to be delivered to San Diego, CA, with an original delivery date of February 5, 2027, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027. The contract operates under FOB origin terms, and the unit price is listed at $41.00, though total contract value cannot be determined due to incomplete quantity and pricing data in the CLIN. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, with a Type I shelf life classification of 96 months that is non-extendable. The item requires special marking code 32 and compliance with hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, including submission of hazard warning labels before award. Barcoding must follow MIL-STD-129 standards, using UCC-128 or ITF-14 symbology. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the delivery destination by the Government under FAR 52.246-2. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses addressing compliance with employment equity, trafficking in persons, electronic eligibility verification, sustainable product sourcing, hazardous material safety, cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting, payment processing, and export controls. It requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for information system safeguarding, prohibition on hexavalent chromium and toxic material disposal, and restrictions on sourcing from Communist Chinese military companies. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation mandates representation of small business status and disclosure of Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE codes for joint ventures and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Special clauses include transportation by sea, hazard warning labels, radioactive material notification, and restrictions on former DoD officials. The contract type remains unspecified, and while evaluation factors are not formally detailed, award will likely prioritize regulatory compliance, small business status, and adherence to packaging, labeling, and safety standards. No formal evaluation weights, adjectival