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 soliciting proposals for BAR, METAL under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity involves providing specialized metal bars designated as Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for BAR, METAL (Product Service Code 9530), specifically 4 1/2 inch round bars, 8-12 feet in length, made from Alloy C63000, meeting ASTM-B150 and ASTM-B249 standards. The material is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for critical shipboard systems. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: ASTM-B150 (Alloy C63000), ASTM-B249 (Edge contours, Straightness).
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662). The contractor's quality system is subject to government evaluation.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports, including unique marking (MIL-STD-792, SAE-AMS-2806, etc.) and 100% inspection of certification data. Material certification test reports must be positive and unqualified.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
- Mercury Free: Material must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 10, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery, final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024. Award will be based on the ability to meet stringent technical, quality, and certification requirements for Special Emphasis Material.
Additional Notes
- Inspection & Acceptance: No Government source inspection; inspection and acceptance will occur at destination. Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection for traceability and certification data.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, with certification data submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF. Constructive acceptance period for prompt payment is 45 days.
- Emergency Acquisition: This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
- Contact: Amanda L. Bailey at amanda.l.bailey50.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-3354.