FLANGE,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, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of FLANGE,PIPE for use in crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to the high risk associated with incorrect or defective components. The solicitation outlines stringent quality assurance, testing, and traceability requirements. Proposals are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and delivery of specific FLANGE,PIPE components. Key specifications include:
- Size: 1/2 INCH NPS
- Diameter of Bore: Schedule 80
- End Connections: Socket Weld
- Pressure Class: 1500 PSI
- Material: ASTM-A182, Grade F11, Class 2 or 3. Barstock flanges are not permitted. The scope emphasizes comprehensive testing, certification, and adherence to strict tolerances and heat treatment requirements. Welding and brazing must comply with specified military standards.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract's effective date. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, followed by a 30-working-day review period by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Quality Assurance: 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). This includes detailed procedures for inspection, testing, material handling, and discrepancy reporting.
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability markings and comprehensive material certification reports for chemical and mechanical properties. Re-identification and re-certification are necessary if material properties are altered.
- Waivers/Deviations & ECPs: All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions are provided, requiring submission of certification data to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award. This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS.
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 13, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: March 9, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jordan D. Neely at jordan.d.neely2.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-8197.