HX; 3.5" BAR METAL MIL-S-23195
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 the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for HX; 3.5" BAR METAL MIL-S-23195 (Stainless Steel CMPSN 304 Type I). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be solicited under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The requirement includes the provision of specific bar metal and associated data requirements, with delivery to Kittery, ME. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be active from June 3, 2026, to June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking sources capable of providing:
- Item 0001: HX; 3.5" BAR METAL, MIL-S-23195 STAINLESS STEEL CMPSN 304 TYPE I, 1H 9510 00-504-4189 X2. This item must be manufactured in accordance with Attachment 1.
- Data Requirements: For Item 0001, this includes Material Certification (Data Item A001) and Procedure Approvals (Data Items A002-A005). All data requirements must adhere to Exhibit A and Attachment 1 to Exhibit A.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation for non-commercial products. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on sam.gov.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 331210 (Small Business Standard: 1000 employees).
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME.
- Requested Delivery Schedule: 50 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Anticipated Solicitation Period: June 3, 2026, to June 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
- Announcement Publication: June 17, 2026, to July 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible vendor offering the best value based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Key factors include:
- Technical Capability: Submission of Non-Destructive Testing procedures (Ultrasonic Testing and Liquid Penetrant Test) per specified MIL-STD/MIL-DTL standards, and evidence of compliance with Higher-Level Contracting Quality Requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 with STR-ISO 9000 Supplement A, B, or C).
- Delivery Schedule: Ability to meet the requested 50 weeks ARO.
- Price: Provision of lowest pricing terms for all requested items.
- Past Performance: Inclusion of at least three relevant projects within the last five years, similar in scope and complexity. Vendors with no past performance will be rated "Acceptable"; "Unacceptable" ratings will lead to rejection.
- Submission Method: Offers shall be emailed to Ina Nason at ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
Contractors are responsible for familiarizing themselves with applicable clauses and provisions, accessible at https://www.acquisition.gov/.