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, is seeking proposals for BAR, METAL under a Solicitation. This requirement is for special emphasis material used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding high quality and traceability. The offer due date is May 26, 2026. The previous small business set-aside has been dissolved. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the manufacture and supply of metal bars (Product Service Code 9510) conforming to DOD-F-24669 and other specified standards (e.g., ASTM-E381, MIL-STD-792). The material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, requiring stringent control procedures due to its use in critical shipboard systems. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Forgings and forging stock, steel bars, billets, and blooms, specifically corrosion-resistant steel (Composition 422, HT condition).
- Testing & Certification: Required for Heat Treatment and Macrostructure Examination (ASTM-E381). Comprehensive material certification (DI-MISC-81020) and Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) are mandatory, with certifications submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required, including permanent and temporary marking on each bar.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined, utilizing the ECDS system.
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with final material delivery within 365 days after the contract effective date.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Small business set-aside dissolved by amendment)
- Product Service Code: 9510 (Bars And Rods)
- Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
The Point of Contact has been updated to Amanda Bailey (amanda.l.bailey50.civ@us.navy.mil). Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC for "Ship to" has changed to N50286. The solicitation includes FAR Overhaul clause 52.222-90. VIQ 0+/5- applies.