Nonmetallic Hose Assembly Manufacturing and Supply

The contract requires the manufacture and delivery of 536 nonmetallic hose assemblies that meet specific military specifications, with strict compliance required for all labeling and marking standards. Each assembly and its packaging must be marked with shelf-life information in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N, ensuring traceability and proper inventory management across all levels of packaging and unpacked items. The work is governed under a small business set-aside classification, meaning only qualifying small businesses are eligible to bid, as defined by the SBA under FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code 326220 identifies the scope as rubber product manufacturing, aligning the production to specialized industrial standards. The contract was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, indicating an accelerated procurement timeline. Performance will be centered at a location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a specified zip code, though the exact physical address is not provided. The contracting entity is the Fluid Handling Division under the Department of Defense, and the transaction is structured as a subcontract opportunity accessible through the DIBBS platform. All deliverables must be fully compliant with military standards without exception, and timely submission is critical due to the short window for proposal responses.