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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, has issued a Solicitation for COUPLING,PIPE. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the procurement of critical components for shipboard systems. Proposals are due by July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for 2 1/2-inch pipe couplings, specifically piece 5 of Buships drawing 803-1385942. These are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to their use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Required materials include Alloy UNS C92200 or UNS C90300, with specific ASTM standards. Hydrostatic testing is mandatory for each coupling, and repair welding is prohibited on the specified alloys. The material must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a contract award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: July 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance, with final material delivery 365 days after receipt of Certification DD 1423 CDRLs. Actual delivery days should be quoted. This procurement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Bidders must adhere to stringent quality system requirements, including ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, and ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. The contract mandates comprehensive material traceability, chemical and mechanical certifications, and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement. All certification data must be submitted to PNSY via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation.
Submission Requirements
Drawings associated with this solicitation are restricted access on SAM.gov; interested vendors must request access and then email the Point of Contact (POC) to inform them of the request. Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific approval processes.