Notice of Sources Sought - Next Generation Fire Hose
ID: 1202SC25SS0005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, INCIDENT PROCUREMENT LOGISTICSBoise, ID, 837055354, USA

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

PSC

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (4210)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/db2be651b51e4711b6d9ef7f6b0e038d/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Forest Service's Incident Procurement Logistics office, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the development of a next-generation wildland fire hose. The objective is to identify or create a single standard hose that combines durability and ergonomic handling, aiming to replace the existing two-hose system with a more efficient solution. This new hose must exhibit high resistance to abrasion, punctures, and heat, weigh less than 9.5 lbs for a 1-inch diameter and 13 lbs for a 1.5-inch diameter, and have a service life exceeding five years. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by December 12, 2025, detailing how their products or development plans align with these specifications. For further inquiries, respondents can contact Sam Wu at sam.wu@usda.gov.

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    Sam Wu
    sam.wu@usda.gov
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    1202SC25SS0005 - Notice of Sources Sought - Next Generation Fire Hose.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's National Technology & Development Program (NTDP) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SS) for a next-generation wildland fire hose. The goal is to identify or develop a single standard hose that balances durability and ergonomic handling, replacing the current inefficient two-hose system (Type I and Type II). The ideal hose must have high abrasion, puncture, and heat resistance, reduced weight (under 9.5 lbs for 1-inch, 13 lbs for 1.5-inch), high flexibility, and a service life exceeding five years. Respondents are invited to submit capability statements by December 12, 2025, outlining how their products or development plans meet these requirements. This SS is for information and planning only, and does not guarantee a contract award.
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