HOSE, PREFORMED

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M126P8949 to Southern Automotive Wholesalers, Inc. (CAGE 1Y875) for the delivery of 261 units of prefabricated hose (NSN 4720006784700) under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-078D, with a total contract value of $64,093.77 and an award date of July 21, 2026. Performance is governed by Firm Fixed Price terms with delivery required 168 calendar days after award, targeting a need ship date of November 14, 2026. All deliveries are FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance also conducted at origin by the Government, and final delivery must be made to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129R for marking and labeling, including Type I shelf-life markings with a 96-month expiration period, barcoding of NSN and lot numbers, and hazard communication labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Invoicing is exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, adhering to DFARS requirements for electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandatory provisions on combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials identification, and cybersecurity safeguards under NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding covered defense information. Deviations apply to several clauses, including 52.222-50, 52.222-54, 52.223-23, 52.223-3, 52.240-93, 52.243-1, 52.244-6, and 252.240-7997, reflecting approved modifications to standard language. Additional requirements include accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prohibitions on acquiring covered telecommunications equipment, restrictions on arbitration agreements, whistleblower rights notification, and compliance with export control regulations. Subcontracting is governed under 52.244-6 and 252.24