HOSE ASSEMBLY
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 (NAVSUP WSS-MECH) is soliciting proposals for HOSE ASSEMBLY. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must adhere to specific technical, quality, and packaging requirements, and provide a Certificate of Compliance upon material delivery. Proposals are due by February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Hose Assembly. The scope involves strict compliance with technical documentation, including Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), drawings, technical data, Standard Technical Requirements (STRs), military specifications, and commercial item descriptions. These documents are accessible via the BPMI site (HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE), which requires pre-registration and a password.
Key Requirements
- Technical Documentation: Mandatory review of IRPODs. A clear order of precedence is established for resolving document conflicts, with amendments to the purchase order/contract taking highest priority. Contractors must comply with specified document revisions and seek written approval from the Contracting Officer for any proposed deviations.
- Quality Assurance: Requirements are detailed within the IRPOD. Contractors are responsible for establishing and maintaining an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
- Packaging: Requirements include adherence to MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags, and MIL-STD 2073, with specific cleanliness controls. Notably, fire retardant packaging material is no longer required.
- Compliance: The use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds is strictly prohibited. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) must be submitted at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for waivers or deviations from technical requirements or delivery dates must be identified as exceptions in advance, accompanied by a detailed explanation, an offer of consideration, and an evaluation demonstrating no adverse effect on the quality, form, fit, or function of the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4720 (Hose And Flexible Tubing)
- Response Due: February 5, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: January 6, 2026, 11:36 PM UTC
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified by the offeror.
Additional Notes
Contractual documents are considered 'issued' upon deposit in the mail, transmission by facsimile, or other electronic commerce methods. Detailed instructions for completing DD Form 1423 (Data Item Description) are provided, covering submission, distribution, and pricing groups. Requests for