HOSE, NONMETALLIC

This contract solicits a nonmetallic hose designated by NSN 4720-12-331-5926, with a required quantity of 521 feet, to be delivered FOB origin within 164 days after award, with an original delivery target of October 29, 2026, and a need ship date of November 3, 2026. The item is classified as a critical application item and is restricted to approved sources only, requiring formal engineering source approval from the Government Design Control Activity prior to award. Only specific part numbers from approved manufacturers including DENNIS EAGLE LTD, EBERSPACHER UK LTD, EBERSPACHER SPOL. S R.O., EBERSPACHER F1425, EBERSPAECHER HEIZUNG, EBERSPAECHER CLIMATE CONTROL, and DENEL VEHICLE SYSTEMS are acceptable. The hose has a mandatory non-extendable shelf life of 180 months per RS039 and RS001 requirements. Packaging and preservation must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E using preservation method AE, cling/dry drying, and no cushioning or special materials. All items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required, and the delivery destination is the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s origin point under Government authority, with a permitted quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including those on cybersecurity safeguards, supply chain restrictions, whistleblower rights, and prohibited confidentiality agreements, along with Deviation 2026-00038 applicable to several clauses. The contract type remains unspecified pending award and the unit price has not been populated. Offerors must comply with all technical requirements listed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, provide a complete Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code, and certify size and socioeconomic status in SAM.gov. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the May 28, 2026 deadline, and only electronic submissions through the DIBBS portal are accepted. Invoicing is mandatory through WAWF, and all hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 with MSDS documents submitted prior