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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting for FLANGE,PIPE components. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. These flanges are critical "Special Emphasis Material" for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of FLANGE,PIPE components, specifically 1/2 INCH NPS, Schedule 80, Socket Weld, 1500 PSI flanges made from ASTM-A182, Grade F11, Class 2 or 3 material. Barstock flanges are not permitted. The material is designated as "Special Emphasis Material" due to its use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship.
Key Requirements
- Manufacturing Standards: Must meet ASME-B16.5, with specific dimensions and material requirements.
- Testing & Certification: Required tests include Dye Penetrant/Magnetic Particle Inspection, Macroetch Test (ASTM-E381), and Non-Destructive Tests for welds. Certifications are mandatory for these tests.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 and a calibration system per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is essential for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Unique traceability markings (heat-lot, heat-treat numbers) must be maintained through all processes.
- Welding/Brazing: Must adhere to specified Navy standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278). Procedures and qualification data require prior Government approval.
- Configuration Control: Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer review and approval.
- Mercury-Free: All furnished hardware and supplies must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Certificates of Compliance: Required for Special Emphasis Material, detailing specific contract, NSN, and compliance information.
- Subcontractor Requirements: Prime contractors must flow down quality, inspection, and traceability requirements to sub-tier suppliers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026.
- Published: March 4, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, 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.
Submission Requirements
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040), and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. This is a DO rated order under DPAS.