Fire Hose Assembly Supply

The contract calls for the procurement and delivery of 60 fire hose assemblies, each measuring 2-1/2 inches in diameter and 25 feet in length, featuring brass couplings with National Hose threads at 7.5 threads per inch and an orange-colored hose exterior. All assemblies must strictly comply with the military specification MIL-H-24606B and be sourced from the specified manufacturer or an approved equal. The requirement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5, ensuring eligibility is limited to qualified small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System code 336612 identifies the category as rubber and plastic hose and tube manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 25, 2026, indicating a very short window for submissions. The contracting authority is the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, operating under the Department of Defense, with no specific place of performance or point of contact detailed. The procurement is managed through the SAM.gov platform, and interested small businesses must respond within the narrow deadline to secure the opportunity. Compliance with technical specifications and adherence to small business set-aside rules are critical for eligibility and award consideration.