HOSE, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded PENN POWER GROUP LLC, with CAGE code 62860, a contract valued at $214.20 for the procurement of 18 units of nonmetallic hose identified by NSN 4720016972409 under solicitation SPE7M0-26-T-003C, issued on July 13, 2026, and awarded on July 21, 2026. The contract is structured as a simplified acquisition with a fixed-price type, incorporating a suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including 52.213-4 for simplified acquisition terms, 52.246-2 for inspection of supplies, and 52.249-8 for default provisions, all modified under Deviation 2026-00038, which standardizes multiple clauses across the award. The hose must be delivered by July 6, 2026, to Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, California, under FOB origin terms and shipped via the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post. Packaging and marking strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with additional application of MIL-STD-130N for military property identification, and specific preservation and packaging codes defined under QUP 001. All line items require destination inspection, and the contractor must use the Wide Area Workflow system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports, maintaining SAM registration and WAWF access for payment processing. The contract enforces stringent compliance with federal security, socioeconomic, and materials regulations. Contractors must adhere to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, with a lowered threshold of $150,000, and submit disclosures for any non-domestic materials used. Cybersecurity obligations include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 through clause 252.240-7997 and basic safeguarding of information systems per FAR 52.240-93, both under deviation. Labor and ethical standards are governed by clauses addressing trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, whistleblower rights, and compensation restrictions for former DoD officials. The awardee, identified as a small business, must maintain up-to-date SAM representations, including size and socioeconomic status, and is eligible for accelerated payments under FAR 52