HX: Pipe Seamless Carbon Steel; SCH 80
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 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe (NSN: 4710-00-451-5183 X2). This procurement is for non-commercial products under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be active from May 5, 2026, to May 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Pipe, Seamless Carbon Steel, manufactured in accordance with Attachment 1. Additionally, Data Requirements include Data Item A001 (Material Certification) and Data Item A002 (Procedure Approvals), all to be in accordance with Exhibit A and Attachment 1 to Exhibit A. The delivery point is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME, with a requested delivery schedule of 50 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation (leading to a Request for Proposal/Quote)
- NAICS Code: 331210
- Small Business Standard: 1000 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Solicitation Period: May 5, 2026, to May 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST
- Announcement Period: April 20, 2026, to May 5, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Vendors must submit:
- Applicable Non-Destructive Testing procedures (Ultrasonic Testing and Liquid Penetrant Test).
- 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 ability to meet the 50-week ARO delivery schedule.
- Lowest pricing terms for all requested items.
- At least three (3) relevant past projects within the last five years for Past Performance evaluation (vendors with no past performance will be rated "Acceptable"). Offers shall be emailed to sarashea.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Contractors are responsible for familiarizing themselves with applicable FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions. Failure to include pricing for all line items will result in rejection of the quote.