Hose assembly

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command seeks three hose assemblies through solicitation N4523A26Q4048, with proposals due August 10, 2026. The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) 100 percent set-aside, restricting competition to that category.

Place of performance is Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Bremerton, Washington 98314, with delivery required by January 29, 2027.

All three line items require identical specifications: 1/2-inch inner diameter hose with smoothbore PTFE liner, white ST-Flex silicone outer jacket, single 304 stainless steel wire braid, 304 stainless steel crimp collars, and 316 stainless steel 1/2-inch female JIC end fittings. Each assembly must be fabricated as one continuous length with no splicing, rated for 2,000 PSI working pressure and 8,000 PSI burst pressure, maximum fluid temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit, minimum bend radius of 3 inches, and 28 inches of mercury vacuum service rating. The three line items vary only in length: 120 inches (Line 1), 780 inches (Line 2), and 1,500 inches (Line 3), each with 2 percent tolerance. Contractors must conduct hydrostatic proof testing at minimum 400 PSI for 60 to 300 seconds and submit a Certificate of Compliance and Test/Inspection Report with each shipment. All quotes must include shipping and freight charges in unit cost on an FOB Destination basis, specify delivery lead time, provide company CAGE Code, and include signed solicitation blocks 30a and 30b. Payment follows DFARS clause 252.232-7006 and is made only upon proof of delivery. Evaluation weighs ability to meet delivery schedule, technical capability, and past performance as approximately equal to price. NAICS code is 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing); PSC code is 4720 (Hose and Flexible Tubing).