ELBOW,HOSE
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 ELBOW,HOSE components, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This procurement is under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities and requires adherence to stringent quality, manufacturing, and traceability standards. The item is on a Qualified Product List (QPL), meaning only pre-approved sources will be considered. Proposals are due March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of hose fittings (Type D, Group I, Size 8) conforming to MIL-F-24787 and qualified for use with MIL-DTL-24135/1, /5, and /13 hoses. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specific parts (Socket, Hose Nipple, 90 Degree Tube Elbow) using materials like QQ-N-281, QQ-N-286, ASTM-A494, MIL-C-24723, and MIL-T-1368.
- Testing & Inspection: Certifications for seamless tubing/pipe, ultrasonic inspection, non-destructive tests for weld repair/weldments, age hardening, and annealing.
- Welding/Brazing: Adherence to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with prior approval for procedures and qualification data. Repair welding is not permitted on certain materials.
- Quality System: Must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to final component, including unique identification and certification data, with specific marking requirements (MIL-STD-792).
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Delivery: Final delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable. Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to delivery.
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 13, 2026, 9:24 PM UTC
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, as per Clause 252.213-7000. Only items from the Qualified Product List (QPL) will be considered.
Additional Notes
- Drawings are available on SAM.gov with restricted access; vendors must email the POC for approval.
- Certification data and welding procedures must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance.
- Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific submission and approval processes.