FITTING,HOSE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of FITTING,HOSE. This opportunity is for the supply of specialized hose fittings designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement involves manufacturing and supplying hose fittings that meet MIL-F-24787 specifications, specifically qualified for use with MIL-H-24135/2 hose. The material is critical for shipboard systems, necessitating Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured material. Key components like Swivel Nuts, Sockets, and Hose Nipples require specific material certifications (e.g., QQ-N-281, QQ-N-286, ASTM-A494, MIL-C-24723).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: April 17, 2026, 20:30 UTC
- Published: April 2, 2026
Key Requirements
Bidders must meet extensive requirements including:
- Qualification: Item is on a Qualified Product List (QPL); only approved sources will be considered. This requirement will not be halted to allow approval of an unapproved source.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified by ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration). Government Quality Assurance at source is required, involving DCMA.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, ultrasonic inspection, non-destructive tests, and Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests (performed by approved laboratories). Certification data (CDRL DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020) must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique markings and certification reports.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified per specified MIL-STDs, with prior approval required for all welding/brazing.
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation. All internal threads must be formed by cutting, and cold forming is not acceptable.