1355-01-580-4509 cwqc; flex hose and leader assembly (IMPROVED) with encapsulated lead tape

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure flex hose and leader assemblies (improved) with encapsulated lead tape under NSN 1355-01-580-4509, classified as torpedo and component items. This procurement involves manufacturing explosives-related components with specific technical requirements including first article testing, production lot testing, and contractor data requirements list compliance. The solicitation will be available no earlier than August 9, 2025, with technical data accessible through SAM.gov for review. The government has determined this is not a commercial item procurement under Part 12 policies, though interested parties may identify commercial item capabilities within 15 days of this notice. All FOB terms vary by deliverable type, with some items designated FOB destination and others FOB origin, and delivery is required within 270 days after definitive contract.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The contract structure is a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with a total maximum quantity of up to 4,250 units over the contract period. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement is unrestricted in terms of responsible sources, meaning all qualified small businesses may submit offers if received timely. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided, requiring potential offerors to access documentation electronically through appropriate government channels.