HOSE, NONMETALLIC

The contract requires the delivery of two nonmetallic hoses, each 2-1/2 inches in diameter and 35 feet in length, manufactured to meet MIL-DTL-22240G specifications, with a modified weight test requirement of 500 pounds instead of 650 pounds as specified in paragraph 4.7.10. The item has a 120-month non-extendable shelf life as a Type I (Code W) item and must comply with stringent packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E, including air evacuation preservation, and marking per MIL-STD-129R(3) with a special shelf-life code 32. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from direct contact or intentional addition, with exceptions only for functional use in batteries and fluorescent lamps that must include a secondary containment and be shock-proof per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Ozone-depleting chemicals are completely banned regardless of specification allowances, and substitute chemicals require prior approval. The contract mandates compliance with ISO 9001 and ANSI/ASQC Q9001 quality systems, along with tailored higher-level quality requirements and configuration change management protocols including engineering change proposals and variance requests. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s origin, and sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, applying strict AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes. A first article test is required, with one unit designated for testing, and failure to price this line item results in the government assuming no separate charge. Full and open competition applies without set-aside, and all submissions must be made via DIBBS by July 16, 2026. Packaging and marking follow DLA-specific requirements, and the item is subject to a 367-day delivery window with FOB origin terms. The contract prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from Communist Chinese military companies, mandates compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for information safeguarding, and requires electronic invoicing through WAWF. Payment is administered through the Department of Defense’s system using the assigned DoDAAC, and delivery must be made to DLA Distribution, San Diego, CA. All materials must be free of hex