HOSE, NONMETALLIC

This contract is for the procurement of nonmetallic hose sold by the inch, identified by NSN 4720-01-653-8376 and part number M173729 from Deere & Company, with a total quantity of 29 units. The product must comply with stringent technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and is subject to a 120-month non-extendable shelf life, with markings required per MIL-STD-129 that include both the cure date and expiration date calculated from the rubber/elastomer cure date. Ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited, and any substitutes must be approved unless already authorized by specification requirements. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging guidelines, with unit pack, intermediate, and exterior containment defined by specific codes, and marking conforming to MIL-STD-129 including special code 32 for Type I shelf-life classification. Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, and no variance in quantity is permitted. The delivery deadline is 74 days from the contract award, with an original required delivery date of July 9, 2025, and the need ship date is March 25, 2025. All shipments must be directed to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and transportation is governed by DLA procedural notes C19 and C20. The contract was issued under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-260V with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 326220 with the Department of Defense as the contracting agency.