HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price indefinite-quantity contract to Independent Rough Terrain Center LLC under contract number SPE7LX21D0081, with a solicitation number of SPE7LX20-R-0150, for the procurement of defense-related supplies, specifically a nonmetallic hose assembly identified by NSN 4720016163094 and part number EP0011042, at a unit price of $48.79. The contract has a base period running from March 31, 2021, through March 30, 2026, with five one-year option periods that could extend performance to March 30, 2031, subject to government discretion. The total estimated contract value ranges from a minimum funding of $229,630.34 to a maximum ceiling of $91,852,135.60, contingent upon the issuance of delivery orders. Delivery is made on an as-required basis with FOB destination terms, meaning risk of loss transfers to the government upon arrival at the specified delivery location, which varies per order and includes sites such as Fort Lee, VA. Payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using Electronic Data Interchange formats and aligned with Wide Area Workflow procedures. The contract mandates adherence to commercial item acquisition standards under FAR Part 12, incorporating key clauses related to cybersecurity, including DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, as well as FAR 52.204-19 for representations and certifications. Packaging, marking, and preservation protocols are detailed in Attachment #2, while surge and sustainment requirements are outlined in Attachment #1. No socioeconomic status certifications were claimed by the awardee, and no key personnel, security clearances, or organizational conflict of interest provisions were specified. The contract is administered by Charles Mielke as the contracting officer, and all deliveries must comply with inspection at the destination point, with acceptance certified by an authorized government representative. All proposals and documentation must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal using standardized forms like the SF-1449, and mandatory attachments include pricing and delivery spreadsheets, signed contract documents, and packaging guidance.