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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a 2 1/2 NPS, 90-degree ELBOW. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS due to its critical use in shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. Proposals are due by February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for a 2 1/2 NPS, 90-degree ELBOW, which must conform to NAVSHIPS Drawing 1385942, piece 3, with specific amplifications and modifications. The material must be Alloy UNS C92200 or Alloy UNS C90300, with welding explicitly prohibited on these materials. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specified parts.
- Testing: Hydrostatic testing for each elbow and radiography.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to final component, including marking and certification.
- Government Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with subcontractor inspection procedures also outlined.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, at 20:30Z
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract's effective date. Specific timelines are provided for Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS) and Production Radiography (PR) submissions and approvals.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. All certification data and radiographic submissions must be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286 for Ship to, N39040 for Inspect by/Accept by), with email notifications to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) for national defense use and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page and an email to the Primary POC.