BAR,METAL
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PSC
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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 is soliciting proposals for Metal Bars for use in crucial shipboard systems. This requirement is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to the high probability of failure from incorrect or defective material. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of Metal Bars meeting ASTM-B150 and ASTM-B249 specifications. Key material requirements include:
- Alloy: C63000
- Temper: HR50 High Strength
- Form: Bar
- Size: 2 inches (round)
- Length: 8-12 feet (under 5" dia) or 5-12 feet (5" dia & over), with a +/- 10% variation allowed. The material will be used in critical shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control and traceability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product/Service Code: 9530 (Bars And Rods, Nonferrous Base Metal)
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: May 07, 2026
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662 as an alternate).
- Certifications: Required for Heat Treatment (ASTM-B150) and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material. Re-certification is required if material properties are altered during processing.
- Marking: Permanent marking per MIL-STD-792 and temporary marking per applicable specifications (e.g., SAE-AMS-2806, ASTM-B666).
- WAWF Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific "Ship to", "Inspect by", and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material shipment before acceptance.
- Mercury Free: Material must be mercury-free.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact. A variation in quantity of -10% of the total contract quantity is allowed.