47 - hose assembly, nonme - SPE7M426R0003

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research for the procurement of 1,200 units of hose assemblies under NSN 4720-00-555-3826, designated as "HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONME." This procurement will be structured as a firm fixed price contract and is intended for acquisition above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Due to the government's lack of complete technical data for these supplies, the agency intends to contract only with approved sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), with DESIGNED METAL CONNECTIONS INC identified as the approved manufacturer using part number 147-51032-09. Potential suppliers must demonstrate capabilities in manufacturing or dealing with the specified item and meet additional technical requirements including CSI, EJCP, NIST, and ISO AS9100 certifications. Interested parties must complete and submit the attached market survey questionnaire to ASHLEY.CARROLL@DLA.MIL by 4:00 p.m. EST on September 29, 2025.

This sources sought notice does not include any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. DESIGNED METAL CONNECTIONS INC appears to be the current approved source for this particular hose assembly item. The market research questionnaire seeks comprehensive information about potential suppliers' business size and status, pricing sensitivity, cost/pricing data requirements, commercial item classification, delivery capabilities, and packaging considerations. While specific contract values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of 1,200 hose assembly units. The agency emphasizes that this notice is strictly for market research and planning purposes, with no current solicitation existing and no obligation to pay for information received from potential sources.