MIL-PRF-19457E, Hydraulic Fluid, Fire-Resistant, Non-Neurotoxic

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), a Department of the Navy agency, has issued a Special Notice regarding the draft specification MIL-PRF-19457E for Hydraulic Fluid, Fire-Resistant, Non-Neurotoxic. This notice is not a solicitation but rather an invitation for industry stakeholders to review and provide input on a new military performance specification for hydraulic fluid. The document falls under the Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Greases Manufacturing NAICS category and is specifically coded under PSC category 9150 for oils and greases. The notice was posted on February 19, 2025, with a review period extending through March 21, 2025.

Contractors and industry professionals interested in the draft specification can request a copy by emailing CommandStandards@navy.mil with the document number in the subject line. NAVSEA's objective is to draft specifications and standards that accommodate diverse design solutions and encourage a broad vendor base for this fire-resistant, non-neurotoxic hydraulic fluid. The agency intends to create a flexible framework that allows for innovation while meeting military performance requirements. Interested parties are advised to check ASSIST Online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/ for the final document once completed. While this notice does not specify particular eligibility criteria or set-asides, it represents an opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers in the hydraulic fluid and lubricants sector to potentially contribute to and prepare for future military procurement opportunities.