Manufacture of Emergency Breathing System (EBS) Hoses

The contract calls for the manufacture of 340 units each of 20-inch and 27-inch Emergency Breathing System (EBS) hoses designated for use by U.S. Coast Guard rotary wing aircrew, with all components required to fully comply with military specifications to ensure reliability and safety in critical operational environments. The hoses must be produced free of any counterfeit, substandard, or unauthorized parts, with stringent quality controls enforced throughout the fabrication and inspection processes to guarantee mission readiness and crew safety. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 336413, and performance is expected to support the Aviation Logistics Center under the Department of Homeland Security. Responses are due by August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., with the solicitation posted on July 29, 2026, providing a six-day window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The contract does not specify a set-aside designation, indicating it is open to all eligible subcontractors regardless of business size or ownership status. The place of performance and point of contact details are not provided, but the work is directly tied to Coast Guard aviation operations, necessitating precise adherence to technical standards and timelines. All deliverables must be traceable, fully compliant, and accompanied by documentation verifying authenticity and conformance to military requirements.