HOSE ASSEMBLY

Solicitation SPMYM126Q4016 is a firm fixed price award notice issued by DLA Maritime - Norfolk for the procurement of ten 50-foot layflat water discharge hose assemblies. These assemblies must feature a 6 inch nominal inner diameter, a 200 psi working pressure rating, and a multi-layer construction consisting of an SBR/EPDM rubber inner tube, at least four high-tensile tire cord plies, and an EPDM rubber outer cover. Each unit must include a male heavy camlock fitting and be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -40 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 326220. The contract stipulates a delivery period of 14 weeks from the date of award, with shipping terms set as FOB Destination to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D-3951, and any shipments exceeding 40 lbs must be palletized. Quality assurance requires that assemblies withstand 30 minutes of testing with zero leaks, weeps, or bulges. Award selection is based on the Lowest Price-Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating technical capability on a pass/fail basis before considering price and past performance. Invoicing is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.