Non-Metallic Hoses

The contract solicitation W31P4Q-26-R-0016 is a firm fixed price, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award for the manufacturing and delivery of non-metallic hoses (NSN 4720-01-476-2338, Part Number 13502671) specifically for the Avenger DP Weapon System. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 326220. The minimum quantity required over the base and option periods totals 470 units with a maximum ceiling of 710 units. The contract anticipates deliveries spanning the five-year period, starting approximately 360 days after award, with an initial intensive delivery period in Year 1 (470 units) followed by smaller annual option quantities (60 units per year from Years 2 through 5). Deliveries are FOB destination to the designated U.S. Army facility in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, with acceptance performed at the destination and inspections required at the contractor’s origin. Packaging and marking requirements mandate compliance with military standards MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage labeling, including Unique Item Identification (UID) and Data Matrix barcoding per MIL-STD-130, and preservation and packaging conforming to MIL-STD-2073-1 and ISPM-15 for wood packaging material. Contractors must be certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access drawings and submit offers by June 10, 2026. Inspection responsibilities rest with the contractor prior to shipment, while acceptance is by the government upon delivery. The contract stipulates use of electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the purchasing office is the Army Contracting Command-Redstone. Although evaluation criteria are detailed in Section M, specific scoring factors are unavailable; however, awards appear focused on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest overall cost, consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. The contract includes various standard clauses addressing reporting, safeguarding government interests in subcontracting, combating trafficking in persons, and adherence to defense priority requirements. Special provisions and certifications outline vendor obligations related to federal regulations, certifications, and socio-economic status documentation, though these are templates without vendor-specific completed submissions. Overall, this solicitation represents a strict, compliance-driven procurement emphasizing small business participation, detailed product traceability, and stringent military packaging and inspection standards for critical defense components.