HX; PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40
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 / Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40 (NSN: 1H 4710 01-626-8445 X2) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This requirement is for non-commercial products, with a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to be posted on SAM.gov. The solicitation will be for Full and Open Competition.
Scope of Work
The opportunity seeks sources capable of providing:
- Item 0001: PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40, manufactured according to Attachment 1.
- Item 0002: Data Requirements for Item 0001, including Material Certification (A001) and Procedure Approvals (A002), in accordance with Exhibit A and Attachment 1 to Exhibit A.
- Delivery Point: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME.
- Requested Delivery Schedule: 50 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation (leading to a Delivery Order)
- NAICS Code: 331210 (Small Business Standard: 1000 employees)
- Competition: Full and Open Competition
- Contract Type: Delivery Order (anticipated)
- Applicable Regulations: FAR Subpart 13.105, FAC 2026-01, DFARS Change 20250117.
Submission & Evaluation
Once the solicitation is active, vendors will be required to submit quotes via email to Ina Nason (ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil). Evaluation will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering:
- Technical Capability: Including Non-Destructive Testing procedures (Ultrasonic Testing per MIL-STD-2132D, Liquid Penetrant Test per MIL-STD-2132D) and 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 50 weeks ARO.
- Price: Lowest pricing terms for all line items.
- Past Performance: At least three relevant projects/contracts within the last five years. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Key Dates & Contact
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement Period: April 16, 2026, to April 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
- Anticipated Solicitation Period: April 30, 2026, to May 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
- Contact: Ina Nason, ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil.