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, has issued a solicitation for Metal Bars (PSC 9530). This procurement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks Metal Bars conforming to ASTM-B150 and ASTM-B249 specifications. Key material requirements include C63200 alloy, TQ50 temper, and 2 1/2 inch round bar in specified lengths. The material's critical nature necessitates robust quality assurance to prevent failure, which could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of vital shipboard assets.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must implement and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Requirements include:
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory certifications for heat treatment, mill test reports, and a Certificate of Compliance for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports, requiring unique traceability numbers, heat/lot numbers, and specific permanent and temporary marking on each bar (e.g., MIL-STD-792).
- Inspections: Comprehensive receiving and final inspections, with 100% inspection for traceability marking and certification completeness. Government Quality Assurance will be performed at destination.
- Waivers/Deviations: All waivers and deviations require Contracting Officer approval, classified as Critical, Major, or Minor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
- Response Due: June 12, 2026
Submission Details
Certification data, including test certifications and certificates of compliance, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment. WAWF entries require "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped before acceptance.