HOSE, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded ITL LLC (CAGE 7BGA2) a contract valued at $3,007.68 for the procurement of 6 feet of nonmetallic hose (NSN 4720010071940) under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-277S, with an award date of July 30, 2026. Delivery is required at DLA Dist San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with the product to be shipped FOB Origin and delivered within 246 days after the order date, targeting a need ship date of April 7, 2027. The contract incorporates extensive defense and federal compliance requirements, including full adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129R for marking and barcoding, and RP001 for DLA-specific packaging guidance. The hose is classified as a Type I shelf-life item with a non-extendable 120-month shelf life, requiring preservation method AE (Aerosol/Dry) and strict prohibition of mercury or mercury compounds throughout packaging and handling. Marking must include the special code 32 to denote the shelf-life classification and comply with Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, with additional labeling requirements for hazardous and radioactive materials. The contract enforces a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including compliance with employment equity, human trafficking prevention, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), subcontracting for commercial services, and whistleblower protections. Alternate clauses are applied to several provisions, notably FAR 52.216-1 ALT I, which mandates inclusion of FAR 52.219-28 for small business representation, and FAR 52.222-36 ALT I, which modifies equal opportunity requirements with a deviation. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and contractors must electronically submit a Certificate of Quality Compliance via iRAPT, ensuring traceability and conformance to the Qualified Products List QPL-24136-36. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government responsible for final evaluation. The contract includes clauses for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors,