HOSE, NONMETALLIC

The contract Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-100D requires the procurement of six units of nonmetallic hose identified by NSN 4720-01-585-1215, with delivery due within 111 days after award at the destination in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002. The requirement is issued as a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 326220 by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division and is designated as a DO-C9 priority order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Offerors must submit responses through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of May 28, 2026, and are subject to the FAR and DFARS clauses governing contract type flexibility, employment practices, cybersecurity, packaging, and payment procedures. The technical and quality specifications are defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with RA001 referencing applicable technical standards that supersede general industry codes. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129 and RP001, with palletization following DLA-specific procurement guidelines, while ASTM D3951 remains secondary unless overridden by DLA requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point, with zero variance allowed in quantity, and all documentation must comply with DFARS Appendix F and be processed electronically through WAWF. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and maintain an active electronic point of contact, with full compliance required for DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards governing covered defense information. The Berry Amendment, Buy American Act, and trade agreements certifications apply, requiring relevant representations in SAM, including disclosure of foreign ownership, compliance with domestic sourcing, and accurate business size status. The contractor must verify employment eligibility, prohibit internal confidentiality agreements that restrict whistleblower disclosures, and comply with trafficking in persons and equal opportunity mandates. For telecommunications equipment, detailed disclosures of brand, model, and use are mandatory if covered defense equipment is proposed. Pricing is not specified but the contract type allows offerors to propose alternative contract structures under a deviation clause, and payment requests must include properly formatted receiving reports and invoices submitted via WAWF as a combined document unless exemptions apply. All technical data is accessible through the DLA PCF1x portal, and inquiries must be