Fuel Hoses

The U.S. Army is seeking information from commercial industries to satisfy their requirements for the supply of Inland Petroleum Distribution Systems (IPDS) hoses for Sierra Army Depot. The hoses must meet specific military specifications, including being MIL-PRF-370, Type C, collapsible, and lightweight. The Army is looking for companies that can provide 320 hoses, each 50 feet long, with a 6-inch inside diameter and a 6.125-inch outside diameter. The hoses must have a burst test pressure of 600 pounds per square inch and a maximum operating pressure of 150 pounds per square inch. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The Army's requirement for IPDS hoses that meet specific military specifications • The need for companies to provide information on their experience and capability to supply the hoses • The request for companies to indicate how soon they can supply the hoses after contract award • The importance of companies marking proprietary information and providing release statements for restricted data • The Army's intention to use the information gathered to inform their procurement strategy for IPDS hoses.