BAR,METAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is seeking proposals for BAR,METAL, a critical component for shipboard systems. This is a Solicitation under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures to ensure correctness and prevent failures. This procurement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Proposals are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of Nickel-copper-aluminum alloy, wrought bars (UNS N05500), conforming to QQ-N-286, with specific requirements for form, condition, surface finish, and size (1/2 inch Round, 8-12 feet length). Key requirements include:
- Mandatory Inspections: Ultrasonic inspection and liquid penetrant inspection (for cold-worked material only). No Government source inspection; inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination.
- Testing & Certification: Certifications are required for Ultrasonic Inspection, Macroetch Test, Annealing and Age Hardening, and Dye Penetrant Inspection. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be conducted by approved laboratories. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF prior to each shipment.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements. The quality system is subject to Government evaluation.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and permanent/temporary marking on each bar. All data concerning material verification, traceability, and nondestructive test (NDT) certifications must be 100% inspected.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Mercury-Free: Material must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: January 15, 2026
- Delivery: Material delivery is required within 365 days after contract award. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable at no additional cost.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, with specific "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040) codes. The Prompt Payment, Constructive Acceptance period is 45 days.
- Quantity: A variation in quantity of -5% of the total contract quantity is allowed.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers. Award will be based on compliance with stringent technical and quality requirements. Final inspection includes 100% verification of material properties, traceability, and NDT certifications, with lot acceptance based on zero defects per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4, general inspection level II.