HOSE, PREFORMED

The contract solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-328C is for the procurement of 35 units of preformed rubber hose with NSN 4720-00-678-4700, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division under the Department of Defense. The requirement is governed by stringent technical and quality specifications referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by R and I numbers, and includes mandatory compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129R for shipment and storage marking, and MIL-STD-130N for identification of U.S. military property. Items must be marked with shelf-life data, including a 96-month non-extendable expiration timeframe, and bear all required physical identifiers per RQ017. The product is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring strict adherence to DFARS 252.225-7048, and access to technical data is restricted to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed training, and explicit DLA authorization. Delivery is scheduled for 326 days after order placement, with FOB Origin terms and final delivery to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at origin by government representatives, with compliance verified against FAR 52.246-2 and multiple military standards. Invoicing is mandated through WAWF, with payment processed electronically under DFARS clauses governing accelerated payments and electronic submissions. Contractors must comply with cybersecurity requirements aligned with NIST SP 800-171, hazard communication standards, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and ozone-depleting substances. The contract includes clauses on combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and equal opportunity, all modified under deviation 2026-00038. Subcontracting limitations apply under FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-33, and long-term contract rules necessitate size recertification if extended beyond five years. Use of U.S.-flag vessels is mandatory for ocean transport, and all hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Offerors must submit electronically via DIBBS by August 20, 2026, and include full representations on size