BAR,METAL
Overview
Buyer
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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 Mechanicsburg has issued a Solicitation for BAR,METAL (Product Service Code 9510 - Bars And Rods). This requirement is for special emphasis material used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality control and traceability. The opportunity is Unrestricted, and offers are due by May 26, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the supply of alloy steel and stainless steel bolting materials for high-temperature service, specifically 3/4 Inch (Round) metal bars (Grade B16, ASTM-A193 and ASTM-A962). Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Adherence to ASTM-A193 and ASTM-A962, with specific tensile properties (max 150 ksi for Grades B7/B16).
- Quality Assurance: Implementation and maintenance of a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Testing & Certification: Required Magnetic Particle Inspection and Macroetch Tests, with certifications submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, with specific marking requirements (MIL-STD-792, SAE-AMS-2806/2807/2809, ASTM-B666).
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be followed, utilizing the ECDS system.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (as per Amendment 0001)
- Response Date: May 26, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (extended by Amendment 0001)
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Mechanicsburg, PA
- Contact: APRIL.N.SCHLUSSER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
Evaluation & Instructions
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a bilaterally issued award. The contract will be a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Offerors must request access for drawings on SAM.gov and email the POC. A variation in quantity of -10% is allowed.