HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, has awarded a fixed-price contract to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC (CAGE 6PZL1) for the delivery of one unit of a nonmetallic hose assembly, with a total contract value of $285.60. The award, issued under solicitation SPE7M0-26-Q-1072 and confirmed on July 17, 2026, follows an automated simplified acquisition process and is structured as a single-line-item order with no options or extended quantities. Delivery is to be made to 547 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE, READING, PA 19607-2778 under FOB ORIGIN terms, meaning title and risk transfer to the government upon delivery to the carrier, and must occur within five days after the delivery order is issued. Packaging and preservation must strictly conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E, utilizing air exchange method and controlled climate with no preservation or wrap materials, and shall be palletized in accordance with DLA Packaging standard RP001. All shipping containers must be marked per MIL-STD-129 with a 2D Data Matrix barcode and include special labeling for any Product Verification Test samples, while federal property identification must comply with MIL-STD-130N. Invoicing is required exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with payment processed via DoD accounting codes referenced in local budget structures. The contract incorporates extensive FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, supply chain security, labor standards, and ethical conduct, including mandatory compliance with safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012, prohibition on telecommunications equipment from restricted entities under 252.225-7018, and adherence to whistleblower protections and employment equity requirements. The contractor, as a small business, must maintain active representations in SAM, including current UEI and CAGE codes, and has affirmed its status under the post-award small business program representation clause with alternate I, indicating potential joint venture or socioeconomic designation details. Inspection and acceptance occur solely at the destination by the government, with quality control governed by FAR 52.246-2 and applicable military standards, and the government retains authority to reject nonconforming items through Product Verification Testing. All documentation, including compliance with export controls, hazardous material notifications,