Structure Nozzles

The 35th Contracting Squadron is preparing to solicit 26 ELKHART Brass Chief XD Nozzles or equivalent units under solicitation number FA520526QB099, with the intent to conduct a direct purchase in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). This pre-solicitation notice is not a request for quotation but serves to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming procurement opportunity. The nozzles must deliver a flow rate of 150 GPM at 100 PSI, feature a 1 3/8-inch waterway and a 1.5-inch FNH inlet thread, and lack a pistol grip. Additional specifications include a black base insert, luminescent bumper, fixed teeth, and the ability to withstand custom laser etching with the text “Structure Use Only.” The product must also glow in the dark to ensure visibility and differentiation from ARFF truck nozzles. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 423710 and is being managed by the Department of Defense through the FA5205 35 Cons Pk office located in APO, AP, with performance expected at Misawa AB in Aomori, Japan. The pre-solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, and responses are due by July 9, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. Point of contact for inquiries is Loraine Ermel, with Tomoko Asai available as a secondary contact. No set-aside provisions apply to this acquisition, and all interested suppliers are encouraged to review the full opportunity on SAM.gov.