Non-Metallic Hoses
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 U.S. Department of the Army is conducting market research to identify qualified small business manufacturers or suppliers for Non-Metallic Hoses (Cable Assembly, SPEC). This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes, anticipating a future Five-Year Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Responses are due January 30, 2026, at 4:00 pm CST.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Hose, Non-Metallic (NSN: 4720-01-476-2338, Part Number: 13502671), specifically a cable assembly for the Avenger DP System. The estimated quantity is a minimum of 470 units and a maximum of 710 units. Production must be in accordance with a Government-owned Technical Data Package (TDP) and meet all applicable performance and quality standards. Delivery will be F.O.B. Destination to Chambersburg, PA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for a future FFP IDIQ contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 326220 – Rubber Product Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 800 Employees)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, at 4:00 pm CST
- Published: January 12, 2026
- Anticipated RFP Release: On or about March 25, 2026
Submission Instructions
Interested small businesses must submit a written response via email to Tamela Riggs at tamela.d.riggs.civ@army.mil with the subject line "Response to Sources Sought W31P4Q-26-R-0016 – Non-Metallic Hoses". The response should include:
- Company Name, Address, and Point of Contact.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
- Confirmation of Small Business status under NAICS 326220.
- A brief Capability Statement (no more than 2 pages) detailing relevant experience and manufacturing capacity, including the ability to produce per a Government TDP.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. The Government-owned TDP will be provided with any future solicitation.