HOSE, NONMETALLIC

The contract calls for the procurement of 647 linear feet of nonmetallic hose, identified by NSN 4720-00-611-2548, classified as a commercial item and a critical application item with a non-extendable shelf life of 120 months under Type I (Code W) requirements. The hose must comply with MIL-DTL-83797C(3), Revision C dated June 9, 2024, and be marked and packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including Special Marking Code 32 for shelf life indication. Palletization must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, and preservation follows AE method with specific material codes for wrapping, cushioning, and unit containment. The item is listed on a primary Qualified Products List or Qualified Manufacturers List, requiring source approval through a Source Approval Request and full compliance with applicable technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List. Sampling and inspection will follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II respectively, or corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. Unspecified attributes are deemed major; acceptance requires zero non-conformances if MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 is used. Delivery is required FOB Origin within 81 days of order placement, with a quantity variance of plus or minus 10%. The acceptance point is at the destination, and payment processing must occur through the Wide Area Workflow system, requiring contractor registration in the System for Award Management and WAWF. The contract includes mandatory flow-down of cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, hazardous materials, and domestic sourcing requirements under the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, with a reduced Berry Amendment threshold of $150,000. Subcontractors exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold must also comply with applicable clauses. Cybersecurity obligations include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements. The contractor must maintain active SAM representations, including small business status, joint venture disclosures, and compliance with prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Quotations are not binding offers, and award will be made to the