HOSE, ASSEMBLY, AIR SERVICE, 2"

This solicitation, identified as SPMYM126Q4111, is for the procurement of 900 new HOSE, ASSEMBLY, AIR SERVICE, 2", issued by DLA Maritime – Norfolk under the Department of Defense as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 332999. The requirement mandates a 2-inch hose assembly with a 2.00-inch internal diameter, 2.625-inch outer diameter, 50-foot length with a ±12-inch tolerance, a minimum 0.3125-inch wall thickness, and a minimum 150 PSI working pressure. Construction specifications require a synthetic rubber inner tube reinforced with synthetic high-strength textile yarn and a red synthetic rubber cover that is mild acid and oil resistant, with no yellow or magenta shades permitted. Each assembly must have permanently attached brass or stainless steel end fittings via crimping and swaging, featuring a Hansen B16-T51 (Plug) on one end and a Hansen B16-S-51-SL (Socket) on the opposite, both with 2-inch male nominal pipe thread. A Dixon-style “W” whipcheck safety cable must be crimped behind the shoulder on the male end. All assemblies must be hydrostatically tested at minimum working pressure for 30 minutes with zero leakage and accompanied by written certification sent to designated Government offices. Packaging and marking requirements include palletizing all assemblies and applying a layline containing the manufacturer’s name, working pressure, and requisition number in minimum one-half inch high white indelible ink on each hose. Exterior packaging must be clearly marked “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE” and include the activity address number of the contract administration office. Shipping documentation requires a minimum of two copies of the bill of lading for Customs at the port of entry. Deliveries must meet a Required Delivery Date of 12 weeks ARO under FOB Destination terms. The solicitation is evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) framework, where technical capability serves as a mandatory pass/fail gate and must fully comply with all specifications in the Statement of Work; price, delivery, and supplier performance are secondary factors. Offerors must be registered in SAM, maintain an active CAGE code, and submit certified annual representations and certifications electronically. All proposals must be submitted in Word, Excel, or PDF format and include pricing, point