42-Non-Metallic Hose Assembly

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is conducting market research to inform an anticipated long-term contract solicitation for non-metallic hose assemblies (NSN 4210-01-143-1404, part number M24606-175-50), with responses due by October 23, 2026. No set-aside applies. This is market research only; no solicitation number has been assigned, and no obligatory purchase commitment accompanies responses.

DLA Troop Support anticipates an indefinite-quantity contract with an estimated annual demand of 4,000 units, structured as a one-year or two-year base period with option terms of one year each, maximum total contract term not exceeding five years. Hose assemblies must conform to MIL-H-24606B (Revision B, dated 08/12/1994), QAP 16236 QAP-EQ003 (Revision C, dated 09/23/2021), CID A-A-59227B (Revision B, dated 11/03/2017), and QAP 14153 SQAP-FAT1 (Revision dated 03/03/2021).

The RFI requests information on product classification (commercial or modified commercial status), manufacturing and stocking capabilities, production rates, delivery timeframes, and capacity for surge requirements. Vendors should address guaranteed minimum quantities, unit pricing on FOB Origin basis, quantity-sensitive pricing breaks, Economic Price Adjustment mechanisms tied to the Producer Price Index, EDI capabilities, and anticipated manufacturing or supply chain challenges. Vendor preference regarding one-year or two-year base periods is also solicited.

Interested contractors should submit responses to Tracey Marcus at tracey.marcus@dla.mil and monitor SAM.gov for future solicitation announcements. Responses remain confidential and are not binding on either party.