Structure Nozzles

The 35th Contracting Squadron is preparing to solicit 26 ELKHART Brass Chief XD Nozzles or equal units under solicitation number FA520526QB099 for use at Misawa AB, Aomori, Japan. This pre-solicitation notice, posted on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, indicates the intent to conduct a direct solicitation under FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) and is not a request for quotation. The nozzles must meet precise technical specifications including a flow rate of 150 GPM at 100 PSI, a 1 3/8-inch waterway, and a 1.5-inch FNH inlet thread. The design prohibits a pistol grip, requires a black base insert, and features a luminescent bumper that glows in the dark. The nozzle must have fixed teeth and be capable of receiving custom laser etching on the handle to clearly mark it as “Structure Use Only,” ensuring distinction from ARFF truck nozzles. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423710 with no set-aside provisions, and the contracting office is located at APO, AP 96319-5201. Point of contact for inquiries is Loraine Ermel, with Tomoko Asai as secondary contact. No pricing, delivery schedule, packaging, inspection, or evaluation criteria have been specified in this notice, as it serves only to inform potential suppliers of an upcoming requirement.