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 Mech, has issued a Solicitation for Metal Bars (Product Service Code 9510). This procurement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) intended for crucial shipboard systems, where material failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for metal bars, including Low Alloy Steel Plate, Forgings, Castings, Shapes, Bars, and Heads of HY-80/100/130 and HSLA-80/100, with a specific focus on Grade HY-80. The material must meet the requirements of T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300. Key aspects include:
- First Article Testing (FAT), Process Control Plan (PCP), and Qualification Plan (QP) are mandatory.
- Extensive material traceability and chemical/mechanical certification are required, with re-certification if material properties are altered.
- A robust Quality System compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) is essential, subject to Government evaluation.
- No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are permitted.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Contractors must provide certifications for Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection, FAT, PCP, and QP. All manufacturing facilities must meet recertification requirements of T9074-BD-GIB-010/0300 Revision 2 every five years. Certification data, including chemical and mechanical properties, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. First Article Approval submissions are due within 60 days after contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 4, 2026
- Published: May 4, 2026
- Inspection & Acceptance: At destination, with no Government source inspection.
- Payment Terms: Prompt Payment constructive acceptance period changed to 45 days.
- Priority Rating: "DX" rated for national defense use under DPAS.
Evaluation & Submission
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Waivers and deviations from contractual requirements require Contracting Officer approval.