HX; PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically 4-inch seamless Schedule 40 pipe (MIL-P-24691 Type 1), to be procured by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses.

• Item 0001: 771 Linear Feet of HX: PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40, MIL-P-24691 Type 1, NSN: 1H 4710 01-626-8445 X2, NIIN: 016268445.

• Item 0002: Data Requirements for Item 0001 (Not Separately Priced).

• Required Delivery Date: ASAP.

• Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, 03904.

• Technical Requirements: Vendors must provide applicable Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures (Ultrasonic and Liquid Penetrant) and evidence of compliance with higher-level contracting quality requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002).

• Contract Type: Request For Quotation (RFQ).

• NAICS Code: 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel).

• Size Standard: 1000 employees.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Submission Method: Offers shall be emailed to Ina Nason at ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Response Deadline: May 27, 2026, 08:00 AM ET.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Technical Capability, Delivery Schedule, Price, and Past Performance.

• Technical Confidence: Offerors must demonstrate technically acceptable NDT and compliance with quality requirements.

• Delivery Schedule: Offerors must indicate if they can meet the requested delivery schedule of 50 weeks after receipt of order.

• Past Performance: Vendors must submit at least three relevant projects performed within the last five years.

• This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Paper copies of the solicitation will not be available.

• Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and can be accessed online.

• Offerors must include the filled-out RFQ form with their submission.

• Pricing for all line items is required for quote consideration.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment (1) to Exhibit A ADDITIONAL DD1423 INFORMATION," provides detailed instructions and requirements for material certifications and procedure approvals related to Contract No: N0010426RX19776 for ITEM: PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40. It outlines the necessary documentation vendors must provide to ensure material compliance.

• Procedure Approvals: Vendors require Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) approval for procedures, including Ultrasonic Test Procedures, prior to performance.
• Material Certification: Requires certifications for all tests, inspections, and examinations. This includes:
  • Certificate of Compliance.
  • Specific requirements for listing tests, certifying results by a designated quality assurance official, and including material identification (contract number, heat/lot number, traceability number).
  • Specific statements for the Certificate of Compliance regarding actual attributes and full compliance.
  • Requirements for Chemical Analysis Certification, including photostatic copies of originations and tabulation of results.
  • Requirements for Mechanical Properties Certification, including photostatic copies of originations, actual test data (tensile, yield, elongation, hardness), and specific annotations if properties are altered.
  • Requirements for Seamless Certification, stating the material is seamless.
• Sample Forms: Includes a sample Certificate of Compliance form.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific quality assurance and material documentation requirements. Failure to comply with these certification and approval processes may impact proposal evaluation or contract fulfillment. Bidders must ensure their proposed materials and processes meet these detailed specifications and that they can provide the required certifications accurately and completely.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment (1) TECHNICAL ORDERING DATA (TOD)", provides detailed specifications and requirements for the procurement of "PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40" under Contract No. N0010426RX19776.

• Item Details: National Stock Number (NSN): 1H 4710 01-626-8445 X2, Item Name: 4 INCH SCH 40 MIL-P-24691, TYPE 1, Part Number: M24691/3P32K040 (MOD), Quantity: 9252 INCHES.
• Special Characteristics: Material is dual certified to 316/316L.
• Manufacturing Specifications: Must comply with Military Specification MIL-P-24691 (specifically Rev Original with Amendment 2 for carbon/alloy/stainless steel and MIL-P-24691/3 Rev Original with Amendment 1 for corrosion-resistant stainless steel). Pipe must be Type 1 (Seamless), Grade TP316/TP316L, meeting TP316L chemical and TP316 mechanical requirements.
• Inspection Requirements: Includes ultrasonic inspection for soundness and thickness per MIL-DTL-24691 and NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AS-GIB-010/211. Vendor must provide four (4) weeks advance notice for ultrasonic testing to allow government personnel participation.
• Cobalt Restriction: Maximum Cobalt content of 0.2%; up to 0.5% may be permitted with a waiver request.
• Material Certification: Required for all tests/inspections, along with product analysis per ASTM A312.
• Applicable Documents: References MIL-STD-792F, MIL-STD-129R, ASTM D3951-18, and NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271. If document versions are not specified, the latest version from ASSIST or dated post-November 1, 1969, should be used.
• Preservation, Packaging, and Packing: In accordance with ASTM D3951, using wooden boxes constructed of 2-inch thick by 6-inch wide planks, banded with metal straps for pipe 6-inch OD and larger. MIL-STD-2073-1 packaging codes are not required.
• Inspection and Acceptance: Government inspection required during manufacture and prior to shipment. Non-conformances require procuring activity waiver approval. Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements (FAR 52.246-11) and Inspection of Supplies (FAR 52.246-2) are invoked.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the precise technical specifications, material requirements, quality control measures, inspection procedures, and packaging standards for the pipe being procured. Bidders must ensure their proposed product and manufacturing process fully comply with all stated requirements, including specific military specifications, NAVSEA publications, and ASTM standards. The detailed inspection and acceptance criteria, including the requirement for government witness of ultrasonic testing, are essential for proposal preparation and contract execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Exhibit A, outlines the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for the "DD1423 – MECHANIZED EQUIVALENT" for the item "PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40". It specifies the data items required from the contractor.

• Data Item A001 (Material Certification): Requires submission of material certification with the first delivery. The contract reference is Para. C.3.1 of the Technical Ordering Data Attachment.
• Data Item A002 (Procedure Approvals): Requires submission of procedure approvals within 30 days after the contract award. The contract reference is Para. C.3.2 of the Technical Ordering Data Attachment.
• Block 6: 135T (Ultrasonic Test Procedure): Details requirements for submitting ultrasonic inspection procedures and acceptance criteria in accordance with MIL-P-24691 and NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AS-GIB-010/271. It also specifies that UT calibration standard certification records must be submitted for review and approval two weeks prior to scheduling the ultrasonic inspection witness.

Bidders must understand these data requirements to ensure their proposals adequately address the necessary documentation and procedures for contract fulfillment. Specifically, the submission timelines for material certification and procedure approvals, along with the detailed requirements for ultrasonic testing, are critical for planning and proposal preparation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Operations Security (OPSEC) Contract Requirements for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), serving as an attachment to the solicitation and award. It details the shipyard's policy on protecting sensitive information and the contractor's responsibilities regarding OPSEC.

• Definition of OPSEC: A process to protect sensitive information (Critical Information and Indicators - CII) from unauthorized disclosure.
• OPSEC Plan Requirement: Contractors may be required to submit an OPSEC Plan, signed by the Prime Contractor, detailing their OPSEC activities during contract performance. The need for a plan will be determined by the installation.
• Contractor Responsibility: Contractors and subcontractors must avoid inadvertent disclosure of unclassified or classified information.
• Prohibited Disclosures: U.S. Government CII must not be publicized on corporate websites, social media, or transmitted to personal email accounts. Media requests must be directed to PNSY Security and Public Affairs.
• Consequences of Compromise: Disclosure of CII can lead to removal of individuals, contract termination, criminal prosecution, and civil penalties.
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contractors must report any attempts by unauthorized parties to solicit or obtain CUI.
• Portable Electronic Device (PED) Policy: Details controlled electronic devices and their use, requiring evaluation and approval based on shipyard guidance.
• OPSEC Critical Information and Indicator List (CIIL): Provides examples of CII (e.g., PII, work schedules, equipment capabilities, facility identification, photos/videos in restricted areas) and required countermeasures (e.g., not posting sensitive info online, shredding sensitive documents, not posting on social media, removing badges, reporting disclosures).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the security and information protection requirements that will apply during contract performance. It highlights the importance of OPSEC, the potential need for an OPSEC Plan, and specific prohibitions and responsibilities related to sensitive information and electronic devices. Failure to comply can have severe consequences, impacting both personnel and contract status.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, an Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) sheet, outlines the requirements for a specific unit repair part. It details the technical specifications, applicable documents, and special requirements for suppliers quoting this item.

• National Stock Number (NSN): 1H 4710-01-626-8445 X2
• Item Name: PIPE, SEAMLESS
• Material Specification: 4 inch, Schedule 40 Seamless, in accordance with MIL-P-24691/3. The (MOD) suffix indicates dual certification to 316/316L material.
• Part Number Designation: For Navy identification purposes only.
• Applicable Documents: Suppliers quoting a later revision of the drawing or catalog item must submit two copies of the revised document and an interchangeability evaluation. Previous versions of specifications may be used if they complied with requirements at the time of processing and testing, and if all requirements of the listed specification version have been satisfied.
• Special Requirements: Section 6.0 identifies special requirements for submittal of procedures for completed processing and testing.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the exact specifications of the repair part being procured, including material, dimensions, and relevant standards. It also clarifies the requirements for submitting quotes, particularly regarding the use of different specification versions and the need for interchangeability evaluations if a later revision is quoted. Bidders must pay close attention to the applicable documents and special requirements for processing and testing to ensure their quotes are compliant.

Pre-Solicitation Notice

This is a pre-solicitation notice for non-commercial products, prepared under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. It announces that a written solicitation will be posted on sam.gov. The notice does not constitute a solicitation itself. The associated Request for Proposal (RFP) number will be provided when the solicitation becomes active.

• Item 0001: PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40 (NSN: 1H 4710 01-626-8445 X2, NIIN: 016268445). Manufactured in accordance with Attachment 1.

• Item 0002: DATA REQUIREMENTS for Item 0001, including Material Certification (Data Item A001) and Procedure Approvals (Data Item A002). All data requirements are to be in accordance with Exhibit A and Attachment 1 to Exhibit A.

• Delivery Point: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME.

• Requested Delivery Schedule: 50 weeks ARO (After Receipt of Order).

• Submission Instructions and Evaluation Criteria will be provided in a separate attachment.

• NAICS Code: 331210

• Small Business Standard: 1000 employees.

• Competition: This will be solicited for Full and Open Competition.

• Solicitation Period: April 30, 2026, to May 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.

• Announcement Period: April 14, 2026, to April 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.

• Contact: Ina Nason at ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions for submitting a quote for a request-for-quote (RFQ) opportunity. The government intends to award a delivery order to the responsible vendor whose quote offers the best value, evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

Vendors must submit:

• Applicable Non-Destructive Testing procedures (Ultrasonic Testing per MIL-STD-2132D and Liquid Penetrant Test per MIL-STD-2132D).

• 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).

• Indication of whether the requested delivery schedule of 50 weeks after receipt of order can be met.

• Lowest pricing terms for the requested items.

• At least three (3) previous relevant projects or contracts performed within the last five (5) years to demonstrate past performance.

• The contract type is a delivery order resulting from this solicitation.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but delivery is expected within 50 weeks of order receipt.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Quotes must be emailed to Ina Nason at ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering:

  1. Technical Capability
  2. Delivery Schedule
  3. Price
  4. Past Performance

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• No specific set-aside or eligibility requirements are mentioned beyond SAM registration and the ability to meet technical and quality requirements.

• Failure to include pricing for all line items may result in rejection.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on recent (within 5 years) and relevant projects similar in scope and complexity.