ELBOW,PIPE TO 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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for ELBOW,PIPE TO HOSE components. This is a critical requirement for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). The procurement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities, and the item is on a Qualified Product List (QPL), meaning only pre-approved sources will be considered. Proposals are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of pipe-to-hose elbows that meet stringent specifications, primarily MIL-F-24787, with specific modifications and material requirements (e.g., QQ-N-281, QQ-N-286, ASTM-A494, MIL-T-16420). Key aspects include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for specific parts (Male Half Union Adapter, Hose Nipple, Socket, Elbow).
- Testing: Certifications are needed for ultrasonic inspection, non-destructive tests, visual/dye penetrant inspection, and age hardening. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 material must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or an acceptable alternative of MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability numbers and permanent marking on materials.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000).
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, PNSY review 45 working days, final material delivery 365 days. Early/incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024. Only items tested and approved on the Qualified Product List (QPL) will be considered.
Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286 Ship to, N39040 Inspect/Accept by). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.