Air Breathing Hose (NSN 4720013807440) Supply/Manufacturing

The contract requires the manufacture or supply of 2,410 units of Air Breathing Hose, identified by NSN 4720013807440, specifically for integration into military aircraft life support systems across multiple platforms including the B-2, C-17A, F-16, and V-22. This requirement supports critical operational readiness by ensuring crew safety and sustainable atmospheric support during flight operations under demanding conditions. As a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s DLA Land and Maritime, the work falls under NAICS code 332999 for Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, indicating specialized fabrication and compliance with stringent military specifications. The contract was posted on July 7, 2026, and is structured to facilitate procurement through a subcontracting path, though no specific set-aside provisions are indicated. There is no designated point of contact or detailed place of performance provided, suggesting that delivery and manufacturing location are flexible as long as contractual obligations for quality, timing, and technical compliance are met. The hose units must meet exacting performance and durability standards necessary for use in combat and high-altitude aircraft environments, and delivery expectations are tied directly to sustaining fleet readiness across these key military airframes.