FLANGE,TUBE
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, is soliciting proposals for FLANGE,TUBE components. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves material for crucial shipboard systems, categorized as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). Offerors must possess an acceptable Quality Control Manual to be eligible for award. Proposals are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of FLANGE,TUBE components meeting ASME-B16.5 specifications, with specific dimensions (5 Inches size, 4.459 Inches bore, Welding Neck end connections, 1500 PSI pressure class) and material requirements (ASTM-A182 Grade F-11, Class 2 or 3, Normalized and Tempered). Barstock flanges are not permitted. Extensive testing and certification are mandated, including Dye Penetrant/Magnetic Particle Inspection, Macroetch Test (ASTM-E381), and Non-Destructive Tests. Heat treatment requirements specify mechanical properties certification for each heat in each heat treat charge. Welding and brazing procedures, along with personnel, must be qualified and approved prior to work.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. The quality system is subject to Government evaluation. Strict traceability is required from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE), with unique traceability numbers marked on the material per MIL-STD-792. Certificates of Compliance are required for Special Emphasis Material, along with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Electronic signatures are accepted under controlled conditions. Material handling procedures must ensure segregation and re-marking when traceability markings are removed during processing. Receiving and final inspections are detailed, with 100% inspection for data, traceability, and legibility of certification reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 5, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance of CDRLs 30 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Evaluation & Submission
Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286) via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) with specific 'Ship to', 'Inspect by', and 'Accept by' DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.