HOSE ASSEMBLY

This contract solicitation, issued by DLA Maritime - Norfolk under solicitation number SPMYM126Q4076, seeks hose assemblies and related products, including multipurpose, suction and discharge, and discharge hose assemblies, with a total quantity of 140 units across four CLINs, all under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5. The solicitation is classified as a combined solicitation and contract, with responses due by 7:00 PM EST on May 21, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact, Latoya Watson. The North American Industry Classification System code 326220 applies, and the place of performance is Portsmouth, Virginia. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability—based on compliance with the Statement of Work, including adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking and packaging, compliance with the 450 PSI minimum working pressure requirement, and submission of required test reports and certifications—is the primary determinant, with price reasonableness verified through supporting documentation. All offerors must self-certify as small businesses and provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and must comply with FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications, including socioeconomic status attestations. Contract performance requires full compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering cybersecurity, supply chain security, ethical conduct, and subcontractor management. Key requirements include adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, compliance with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act to prohibit procurement of covered equipment from foreign adversaries, and prohibition of ByteDance applications on government systems. Offerors must also implement whistleblower protections, ensure accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and comply with Buy American and Trade Agreements Act restrictions. All deliveries must be shipped under F.O.B. origin or destination terms consistent with contract specifications, and invoicing is mandated exclusively through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with payment processed by the NNSY Accounts Payable Branch using specified ACRN and AAI codes. Inspection and acceptance authority rests solely with the Government, requiring full conformity to technical specifications and regulatory standards, including material certifications, traceability, and hazardous materials labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Packaging must conform to MIL-