Hose, Tubing
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 the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), has issued a presolicitation notice for the procurement of specialized pump hose tubing. This requirement is a brand-name, sole-source acquisition from the Randolph Austin Company and will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price award.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the delivery of 42 units of Hose Tubing, Pump. Specific technical requirements identified in the documentation include:
- Manufacturer/Part Number: Randolph Austin Company P/N PC050075.
- Specifications: 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD flexible tubing, 60 Duro, Plastic (PVC), Vytex, Clear.
- Unit of Issue: 100 FT (RO).
- Compliance: A "Mercury Free" clause is invoked, and a Certificate of Compliance is required upon delivery.
- Constraint: No substitutes or alternative parts will be accepted for this requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source).
- Response Due Date: February 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth, VA.
- Published Date: February 6, 2026.
Evaluation
This is a sole-source procurement restricted to the Randolph Austin Company. Evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to provide the exact brand-name part specified without substitution and compliance with the invoked safety and quality clauses.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice and not a formal solicitation. Interested parties should review the attached specifications, though the government does not intend to accept quotes from alternative manufacturers.