ELBOW,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 is soliciting proposals for 2 1/2 NPS, 90-degree ELBOWs, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of 2 1/2 NPS, 90-degree ELBOWs in accordance with NAVSHIPS Drawing 1385942, piece 3. The material must be Alloy UNS C92200 (ASTM-B61, ASTM-B584, or ASTM-B505) or Alloy UNS C90300 (ASTM-B584 or ASTM-B505), with welding explicitly prohibited on these materials. The items are critical for shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control.
Key Requirements
Contractors must provide a Certificate of Compliance for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Hydrostatic testing and radiography are mandatory for each elbow. A quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-45662) is required, with documented procedures submitted prior to award for Level I/SUBSAFE material suppliers. Strict material traceability, identification, and mercury-free compliance are enforced. Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at the source is required, and detailed subcontractor inspection requirements apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (DO rated order under DPAS)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: April 28, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 22, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days of contract effective date.
- Submissions: Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS) due 45 days after award; Production Radiography (PR) 135 days after RSS approval; Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery. All certification data and submissions must be via WAWF to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No shipment before acceptance.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Evaluation & Special Notes
Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings requires a request on the beta.SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.