Hose, metallic

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure a metallic hose with National Stock Number 1H-4720-016774626-L1, specifically 40 feet in length, to be delivered to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. This is a Level 1 item that will only be acquired from approved sources, with a focus on strict quality control and inspection standards. Contractors must have an inspection system that conforms to MIL-I-45208A or an equivalent standard, which will be certified by a joint DCMA/NAVSUP WSS survey team. Potential vendors can obtain additional information about the MIL-I-45208A requirement from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on June 8, 2021, with a response deadline of April 14, 2025, providing contractors with an extended window to prepare their submissions.

The contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses are eligible to compete for this procurement. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the requirement is for 40 feet of metallic hose, suggesting a focused and potentially moderate-value contract. The procurement falls under the Product Service Code (PSC) Category 4720, which covers hose and flexible tubing, indicating a specialized technical requirement. The contract will be awarded to offerors who can demonstrate compliance with the stringent inspection and quality standards outlined in the solicitation. The procurement is being managed by the Department of the Navy, specifically the Naval Supply Systems Command, which suggests this is a defense-related contract with potentially critical operational implications.