HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC

This contract specifies the procurement of a nonmetallic hose assembly compliant with MIL-DTL-13444 for fuel and oil applications, identified by NSN 4720-01-678-3011 and part number MS52103Z-161420R. The item is classified as a critical application product with a shelf life of 120 months, non-extendable, and is subject to strict shelf-life labeling requirements per MIL-STD-129, mandating clear indication of both the cured date and expiration date on all packaging levels. The hose assembly must be sourced from qualified manufacturers listed on the Qualified Products List or Qualified Manufacturers List, and any configuration changes require formal engineering change proposals or variance requests. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special marking code 32 for Type I shelf-life items, with palletization following DLA packaging standards. The delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, and no quantity variance is permitted. Forty-seven units are required to be delivered within 168 days, with a required ship date of January 19, 2027, to the designated DLA distribution center in Tracy, California. The contract is governed by DLA technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List, and unit of issue is each (EA), with the procurement originating under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-282D issued by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division.