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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for ELBOW,PIPE. This opportunity seeks a contractor to supply critical pipe elbows designated as "Special Emphasis Material" for crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of life/ship. The solicitation was most recently published on March 18, 2026, with proposals due by April 1, 2026. An amendment dissolved the previous small business set-aside, making this an unrestricted opportunity.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Elbows, 90 Degree, Socket Weld, 1/4 Inch NPS, 3000 Pressure Class, manufactured from ASTM-A403 forgings, grade WP316/316L. These items must meet ASME-B16.11 specifications, with strict adherence to chemical and mechanical properties for both grades. The material is classified as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, necessitating special control procedures.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. The system is subject to Government evaluation and audit.
- Certifications & Traceability: Extensive certifications are required for testing (e.g., Non-Destructive Tests, Dye Penetrant Inspection), mechanical properties, and material composition. Traceability from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020) is imperative, with unique traceability numbers marked on materials.
- Welding & Brazing: All welding and brazing must conform to specific Navy standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers and deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
- Inspections: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Receiving and final inspections are detailed, including material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection for traceability and certification data.
- WAWF Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific DODAACs (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- DPAS: This is a "DO" rated order, certified for national defense use.
- Past Performance: Will be considered in the evaluation per FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (previously Total Small Business, now dissolved)
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 18, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Lydia M. Shaloka at LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-4717.