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 (Product Service Code 9530 - Bars And Rods, Nonferrous Base Metal). This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I), crucial for shipboard systems, and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the manufacture and supply of copper-nickel alloy (C71500) rod, 6 inches in size, conforming to MIL-C-15726 and other specified standards like AMS-2221. The material is designated as Special Emphasis (Level I) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship. Key requirements include ultrasonic testing, specific length tolerances, and strict adherence to material specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 13, 2026, 10:20 PM EDT
- Priority Rating: DO certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Offerors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). The material requires rigorous traceability from raw material to finished component, with permanent and temporary marking per MIL-STD-792 and other AMS standards. Certifications for ultrasonic inspection and material compliance (DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020) are mandatory, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Certifications must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) using specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. A variation in quantity of -10% is allowed.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the POC. The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waiver requests. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited.