The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is preparing to solicit bids for a requirement involving the procurement of non-metallic hose assemblies measuring 2 inches by 25 feet, with a total quantity of 19 units. This procurement is essential for various military applications, ensuring the availability of reliable fluid power components. The solicitation is expected to be released next week and will be set aside for small businesses, following Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR parts 12 and 13.5. Interested parties should ensure they are registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and can contact Carolina Guerrero at carolina.guerrero4.civ@army.mil or by phone at 530-827-4420 for further information.