HOSE, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded ITL LLC, a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business with CAGE code 7BGA2, a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $6,779.20 for the procurement of 10 units of nonmetallic hose under NSN 4720016520104. The award, issued on July 20, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-043W and contract number SPE7M126P8852, is a simplified acquisition executed under DLA’s automated procurement procedures with no options or additional line items. Delivery is required by March 29, 2027, at DLA San Joaquin’s receiving facility in Tracy, California, with FOB origin terms meaning the contractor is responsible for transportation costs to a U.S. location of their choosing. Performance must occur at the contractor’s approved site in Hampton, Virginia, and any facility changes require prior written approval, a $250 price reduction, and must not alter delivery schedules or small business status. The contract mandates strict compliance with DLA and Department of Defense standards including MIL-STD-129 for labeling, MIL-STD-130N for barcoding and property identification, and ASTM D3951 for packaging, with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements overriding any conflicting requirements. Packaging must adhere to RP001 palletization guidelines, and all shipments must include the phrase “Product Verification Test Samples Do Not Post to Stock” on external parcels when applicable. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, with mandatory use of the WAWF system for invoicing and receiving reports. The contract includes deviations from standard FAR clauses for veteran employment and sustainable products, as well as DFARS clauses on subcontracting for commercial items. Additional special requirements include supply chain traceability under RQ018, a DPAS-rated order mandating priority performance, and Product Verification Testing that can suspend shipments until government approval. The awardee must also affirm compliance with cybersecurity safeguarding rules including DFARS 252.204-7016 through 7018 and prohibitions on covered applications from Kaspersky Lab and ByteDance. No COR, COTR, or contracting officer contact information is provided; payment is processed via DoDAACs to the remit-to address in Tracy