COUPLING,PIPE
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 soliciting offers for COUPLING,PIPE under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This procurement is for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of pipe couplings, specifically 3/4 Inch NPS, 3000 Pressure Class, Socket Weld fittings made from ASTM-A105 or ASTM-A234 Grade WPB forgings, conforming to ASME-B16.11. Key requirements include:
- Material Quality: Designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to its critical application in shipboard systems, demanding high reliability and strict control procedures.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Dye Penetrant or Magnetic Particle Inspection, Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair, and a Certificate of Compliance for seamless tubing/pipe. Mechanical properties certification is required for each heat in each heat treat charge.
- Welding & Brazing: Must adhere to specified Navy standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
- Configuration Control: Strict adherence to configuration control, including approved waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance at the source is required.
- Traceability: Comprehensive material traceability is essential, linking material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) via unique markings. DI-MISC-81020 (Chemical and Mechanical) applies.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 11, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Submission of Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review 45 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024.
Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to "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 prior to acceptance.