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 Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of seamless carbon steel pipe (MIL-P-24338, SCH 80). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 12, 2026, at 08:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks 7,584 Linear Inches of HX: PIPE SEAMLESS 1.315 OD MIL-P-24338 CARBON STEEL, SCH 80 (NSN: 4710-00-451-5183 X2), with freight costs included in Item 0001. Item 0002 covers associated data requirements, which are "Not Separately Priced." Key technical requirements include:
- Manufacture per MIL-P-24338, 1" NPS, SCH 80, Seamless, LEVEL 1, as modified by the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD).
- Compliance with higher-level quality standards, including Non-Destructive Testing (Ultrasonic and Liquid Penetrant per MIL-STD-2132D) and evidence of MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 compliance.
- Strict cleanliness, prohibition of mercury contamination, and specific material marking (e.g., "STB", manufacturer, traceability).
- Preservation and packaging in wooden boxes using MIL-C-16173 preservative.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 08:00 AM ET
- Required Delivery Date: September 11, 2026
- Period of Performance: Approximately 50 weeks after receipt of order.
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, 03904.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Technical Capability, Delivery Schedule, Price, and Past Performance. Quotes must include published commercial labor rates, price breakdowns, technical information, and applicable procedures. Submission Instructions: Offers must be emailed to Sarashea.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil. Eligibility: Vendors must indicate their business size (SMALL or LARGE) and be registered in SAM.
Additional Requirements
Bidders must provide applicable Non-Destructive Testing procedures and evidence of compliance with quality requirements. Required data submittals include Material Certifications (Data Item A001) and Procedure Approvals (Data Item A002), such as Ultrasonic Test Procedures, for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard approval. Contractors must also adhere to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements, including protecting Critical Information and Indicators (CII) and following Portable Electronic Device (PED) policies.