This is a U.S. Navy procurement for Level I/SUBSAFE hose fittings, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for a crucial shipboard system where failure could result in serious injury or loss. The material must be manufactured to specification MIL-F-24787, Type A, Group II, Size 10-8, and be qualified for use with MIL-H-24135/2 hoses. Final delivery of the material is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract. The contractor must provide and maintain a rigorous quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208, and the contract provides for Government Quality Assurance at source, with the performance location subject to approval by the Procurement Contracting Officer.