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 (PSC 9530 - Bars And Rods, Nonferrous Base Metal). This requirement is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent control procedures. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of nickel-copper-aluminum alloy (UNS N05500) wrought metal bars, 1 1/8 inches (round), in annealed and age-hardened condition, meeting QQ-N-286 specifications. Key aspects include:
- Material Specifications: Adherence to QQ-N-286, including specific dimensions, surface finish, and heat treatment.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Ultrasonic Inspection, Macroetch Test, and Dye Penetrant Inspection. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique marking on each bar.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be followed, requiring Government approval.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073 and contract schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities apply)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 13, 2026, 11:25 PM EDT
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
- Quantity: A variation of -10% of the total contract quantity is allowed.
Evaluation & Submission
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Offerors must request access to drawings on SAM.gov and then email the listed Point of Contact. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance.
Additional Notes
This is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) with a "DO" rating. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waiver requests.