Opportunity
SAM #693JJ926D000001
Award for FMVSS No. 106 Brake Hose Compliance Testing Services
Buyer
NHTSA Office of Acquisition
Posted
September 23, 2026
Identifier
693JJ926D000001
NAICS
541380, 541330
This award supports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's enforcement of FMVSS No. 106 for motor vehicle brake hoses. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (NEF-220) - Awarded Vendor: - Element Materials Technology St. Paul Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering services for compliance testing of brake hoses, assemblies, and end fittings - Types of hoses tested: air, hydraulic, vacuum, and plastic air brake hoses - Deliverables include test reports, failure notifications, and monthly status reports - Specific product/service line items: - Kick-Off Meeting (Part 0001) - Air Brake Hose Compliance Test (Parts 1001, 2001) - Hydraulic Brake Hose Compliance Test (Parts 1002, 2002) - Hydraulic Brake Hose Concise Compliance Test (Parts 1003, 2003) - Plastic Air Brake Tubing Compliance Test (Parts 1004, 2004) - Vacuum Brake Tubing Compliance Test (Parts 1005, 2005) - CPTI Service Charge (Parts 1006, 2006) - Purchase/Reimbursement of FMVSS No. 106 Test Items (Parts 1007, 2007) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance testing and reporting for multiple brake hose types - Prohibition on subcontracting except for calibration services - Cost reimbursement for contractor-purchased test items - IDIQ contract structure with firm-fixed-price and cost reimbursement elements - No specific OEMs or product part numbers for brake hoses are mentioned; focus is on compliance testing services.
Description
The purpose of this contract is to acquire services associated with the acquisition, inspection, compliance testing, and compliance test reporting of brake hoses, brake hose assemblies, and brake hose end fittings to assist the Government in its enforcement efforts for FMVSS No. 106.