47--HOSE ASSY
Overview
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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 Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for Hose Assembly (PSC 4720). This requirement is for crucial shipboard systems, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material," necessitating stringent quality control. An amendment has changed the set-aside status to Unreviewed-Unrestricted. Proposals are due by May 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the manufacturing and supply of Hose Assemblies in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 6640965 assembly 319, NAVSEA Drawing 6640819, and Electric Boat Specification 3461. Key requirements include:
- Hydrostatic Testing: Required per drawing 6640965 sheet 319, with specific procedures for pressure application and acceptance criteria (no burst, leak, or fitting separation).
- Lubrication: Must use MIL-PRF-27617 Type III lubricants (Krytox 240AC, Christo-Lube 111, or Christo-Lube 116).
- Material Qualification: Item 319-1 must be MIL-H-24136 qualified; Item 319-2 must be MIL-F-24787 qualified.
- Cleaning: General application cleaning per MIL-STD-1622.
- Off-Gassing Analysis: Required per NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290A, Appendix F, with testing to be conducted by approved labs and odor testing prior to shipment.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain or come into contact with mercury.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require review and approval via ECDS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Unreviewed-Unrestricted (updated by amendment)
- Proposal Due: May 21, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: April 22, 2026 (latest amendment date)
Quality Assurance Requirements
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material must be furnished.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-3992.