# 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

<p>The purpose of this contract is to acquire services associated with the acquisition, inspection,<br />
compliance testing, and compliance test reporting of brake hoses, brake hose assemblies, and brake<br />
hose end fittings to assist the Government in its enforcement efforts for FMVSS No. 106.</p>

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