Hose Assembly

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure hose assemblies under a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation, with a pre-solicitation notice posted on April 21, 2026, and a deadline of May 1, 2026, for interested vendors to submit inquiries. The procurement requires hose assemblies meeting specific technical specifications including 1/2 inch inner diameter, various lengths, 2,000 PSI working pressure, 8,000 PSI burst pressure, maximum fluid temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and minimum bend radius of 3 inches, with materials consisting of smoothbore PTFE liner, white ST-Flex silicone outer jacket, 304 stainless steel wire braid reinforcement, and 316 stainless steel female JIC end fittings. Key requirements include submission of formal quotes with item specifications, compliance with all technical specifications without modification unless approved by the Shipyard's Administrative Contracting Officer, and provision of a Certificate of Compliance with each submission. Contractors must also submit a Test/Inspection Report documenting hydrostatic proof testing and an Acquisition Support Documentation proposal demonstrating technical capability prior to construction. Interested vendors should direct submissions and requests for secured or controlled attachments to andrew.r.smith6@navy.mil or andrew.r.smith7.civ@us.navy.mil.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, making it available exclusively to qualified small businesses. The procurement specifications are detailed across three ordering data sheets requiring two units each of hose assemblies with lengths of 120 inches, 780 inches, and 1,500 inches respectively, representing a total of six hose assemblies across the three line items. No incumbent contractor or estimated award value is identified in the pre-solicitation materials. Contractors must deliver hard copies of Certificates of Compliance and Test/Inspection Reports with each material shipment and submit draft and final versions of acquisition support documentation to the PSNS & IMF contract representative for approval prior to and following construction, with government review and approval expected within 10 working days of draft submission.