NOZZLE, FIRE EQUIPME

The contract pertains to the procurement of a fire hose nozzle, identified by part number NF30030 and NSN 4210-01-182-5724, with a quantity of nine units to be delivered to the Defense Logistics Agency San Joaquin Reception Warehouse in Tracy, California. Delivery is required within 167 days after award, with FOB Origin terms, and inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery destination. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA RP001 requirements, using a unit pack configuration with clean/dry preservation and no specific preservation material. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, with no special markings required. The item is subject to a mercury prohibition—no intentional addition or direct contact with mercury or mercury compounds is permitted, except for specific functional uses in batteries, lighting, instruments, sensors, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified reagents; any portable mercury-containing devices must include a secondary containment and be shock-proof as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguards, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171. Transportation of supplies by sea must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted, and ocean bill of lading documentation is mandatory. The contractor must comply with all labeling and hazard communication standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS 252.223-7001, and is required to report any hazardous materials prior to award. The contract specifies zero tolerance for quantity variance, requires invoicing through WAWF, and includes clauses mandating accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, whistleblower rights notification, and restrictions on arbitration agreements. Offerors must provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, and represent their small business status, including eligibility for categories such as HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or EDWOSB, with joint ventures requiring disclosure of all participating entities. The contract is a fixed-price type under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-4009, issued on August 5, 2026