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 / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH is soliciting proposals for FLANGE,PIPE, a critical component designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I). This procurement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities and is set aside for Total Small Business. Proposals are due April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of 1-inch NPS Socket Weld Flanges, 900 PSI, made from ASTM-A105 material, adhering to ASME-B16.5 standards. Key requirements include:
- Extensive Testing & Certification: Dye Penetrant/Magnetic Particle Inspection, Macroetch Test, and other specified tests. Certifications must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Quality Assurance: Implementation and maintenance of a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Material Traceability: Strict traceability from raw material to finished component, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with detailed marking and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678).
- Welding & Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Approval of qualification data is required prior to any welding.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to configuration control procedures, including submission of waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for approval.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; PNSY review 45 working days; Final material delivery 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (DFARS 252.204-7024). Final inspection for material sampling requires zero defects for lot acceptance, per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 or applicable military specifications.
Additional Notes
Data Item A001 (inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mech. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and inquiries.