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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for BAR, METAL under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This material is critical for shipboard systems, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" due to the high potential for serious personnel injury or loss of life/ship if defective. Proposals are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of corrosion-resisting steel bars (1 1/4 inches, round) meeting SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, Class 304/304L Condition A. Key technical requirements include specific hardness (max Rockwell B95) and tensile strength (75-100 ksi), low magnetic permeability, and strict material traceability. The material is for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating rigorous quality control.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: February 25, 2026 (20:30:00Z)
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery; final material 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements
- Material Specifications: Adherence to SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763 (Class 304/304L Condition A), ASTM E18, ASTM-B666, MIL-STD-792, SAE AMS 2806, 2807, 2809, ISO_9001, ISO10012, ISO/IEC 17025, MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-45662, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, among others.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system per ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Submission of current documented quality system procedures is required for Level I/SUBSAFE material.
- Traceability & Certification: Mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability markings on material and comprehensive certification reports (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678). Re-certification is needed if material properties are altered.
- Inspection: Rigorous contractor inspection, receiving inspection, and final inspection processes are mandated, including 100% inspection of traceability markings and certification data. Government retains the right to inspect at source.
- WAWF Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). No material shipment prior to acceptance.
- Configuration Control: Strict control over design, waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) is required.
- Mercury Free: Material must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and inquiries. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard DODAAC has changed to N50286.