Solicitation for Steam Hose Assembly

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation N0040626QS147 for Steam Hose Assemblies.

• FOB Details: Shipping is FOB origin, handled through WSS. Vendors will receive instructions for an RTS notice and shipping labels from WSS. No direct address is provided, and this is at no cost to the vendor.
• Hose ID and Diameter: The Hose ID is 2.0 inches as specified in Table-1. The outer diameter (OD) is not specified.
• Fittings: Dixon fittings are specified per MIL-DTL-29210. Specific fittings include Male fitting P/N: MS26 and Female fitting P/N: GF81 (which includes GB28 Spud).
• Metal Requirements: Fittings require Plated Iron/Steel, and the metal liner requires Stainless steel.
• Metal Liner Requirement: The metal liner is strongly required for the steam hoses.
• Quantity: A total of sixty (60) hoses are required: ten (10) each of 25' length and fifty (50) each of 50' length.
• Hose Type: The requirement is for a rubber steam hose with a stainless steel liner, per MIL Spec 29210. While no manufacturer may supply the exact MIL Spec 29210 approved 2" hose, an equivalent rubber steam hose with a stainless steel liner as specified in Table-1 will be accepted.
• Fittings Assembly: The GF81 female fitting is a complete assembly including GB28 (spud), B27 (wingnut), and GB26 (hose barb).
• Hose Construction: The requirement is for a rubber hose with a stainless steel liner and attached fittings, not a braided wire hose.

These clarifications provide specific details on shipping, materials, quantities, and acceptable equivalents for the steam hose assemblies, which bidders must incorporate into their proposals.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation N0040626QS147 for Steam Hose Assemblies.

• Shipping Point: The solicitation states "FOB Details Government Origin (Shipping Point)". Shipping will be FOB origin through WSS. The vendor will fill out an RTS notice, and WSS will provide shipping labels and carrier contact for pick-up. Instructions are on page 15 of the solicitation, and this is at no cost to the vendor.
• Hose ID: The Hose ID is 2.0 inches, as specified in Table-1.
• Fittings: Dixon fittings are specified in accordance with MIL-DTL-29210. Specific fittings required are Male fitting P/N: MS26 and Female fitting P/N: GF81 (GB28 Spud included).
• Metal Type: Fittings require Plated Iron/Steel. The metal liner requires Stainless steel.
• Hose Diameter: The hose diameter is 2.0 inches, as specified in Table-1. The Outer Diameter (OD) is not specified.
• Metal Liner Requirement: The metal liner is strongly required.
• Quantity: Both 25' and 50' hoses are needed. The total requirement is sixty (60) hoses: ten (10) ea. 25' hoses and fifty (50) ea. 50' hoses.

These clarifications provide specific details on shipping procedures, material requirements, fitting types, and quantities, which bidders should incorporate into their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the close of request for quote (RFQ) due date. The original due date of 26 February 2026 has been changed to 4 March 2026. Additionally, the deadline for submitting questions has been moved up to 25 February 2026.

• The due date for the solicitation has been modified.

• The deadline for questions has been modified.

• The proposal submission deadline is extended to 4 March 2026.

• The deadline for submitting questions is 25 February 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of steam hose assemblies. The government anticipates awarding a single, firm-fixed-price contract.

• Item 0001: 50' STEAM HOSE ASSEMBLY (50 EACH)

  • Specifications include: 2" inside diameter, 50 feet long, male one end/female other end fittings, 2" NPT Male thread, NPSM female swivel with 2" NPT female spud, brass/corrosion resistant wire or zinc-plated high tensile carbon steel wire reinforcement, copper or polymer insert material, and a working pressure of 250 PSIG at 406 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Must provide technical specifications for approval; failure to do so may result in an unacceptable submission.

• Item 0002: 25' STEAM HOSE ASSEMBLY (10 EACH)

  • Specifications are similar to Item 0001, with a length of 25 feet.
  • Must provide technical specifications for approval; failure to do so may result in an unacceptable submission.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for both items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery on or before June 30, 2026, for both items.

• FOB: Origin (Shipping Point).

• Offer Due Date: February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.

• Questions Deadline: 3 days prior to the solicitation's closing date (February 23, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time).

• Submission Method: Via email to Emily Hamilton (emily.g.hamilton4.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability, Price, Delivery, and SPRS Rating. The government will select the most advantageous offer.

• Invoices: To be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• All exceptions to the solicitation's terms, conditions, specifications, or SOW/PWS must be noted. Quotes without noted exceptions will be assumed to take no exception.

• The government reserves the right to make a single award to the quoter whose quote is considered in the best interest of the government.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be at the destination.