HOSE, NONMETALLIC

This contract pertains to a nonmetallic hose with a 1/2 inch inner diameter, supplied in bulk length, identified by NSN 4720-00-200-0368 and part number M5593-8, and must comply with MIL-DTL-5593E Revision E dated January 27, 2025. The item is designated as a commercial item and is subject to strict qualification requirements, mandating that all components originate exclusively from sources listed on the applicable Qualified Products List or Qualified Manufacturers List. The hose has a non-extendable shelf life of 120 months and is classified as a critical application item requiring adherence to TDP Revision A Gen 1. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in the hose, its packaging, preservation, and marking, with limited exceptions for specific functional uses such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, and naval-spec chemical reagents; where permitted, portable devices must include a secondary containment barrier. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, with marking conforming to MIL-STD-129 and including the special marking code 32 for Type I shelf-life compliance. The unit of issue is feet, with a total order quantity of 555 feet, to be delivered FOB origin within 176 days of acceptance, subject to a 10% quantity variance. Shipment must be delivered to DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Robins AFB, GA, with the final delivery deadline set for May 13, 2027. The contract requires configuration change management through formal engineering change proposals and allows for variance requests, and compliance with all technical and quality standards listed in the DLA Master List of Requirements referenced at the official DLA website.