Hydraulic Hardline Piping
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing and installing non-welded steel hydraulic hardline piping in multiple laboratories at their West Bethesda, MD facility. This market research aims to gather information for planning purposes. Responses are due by June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Purpose
NSWCCD seeks to provision and install non-welded steel piping to supply hydraulic fluid pressure between existing and planned MTS hydraulic power units (HPUs) and MTS/NSWCCD-developed hydraulic testing systems.
Scope of Work
The scope involves the installation of hydraulic piping in Building 60, Room 172, and potentially Building 19, Room B-Bay. Key requirements include:
- Piping sized to accommodate simultaneous operation of multiple hydraulic material testing systems.
- Designed for operating pressures of 3,000 psi (supply) and a 180 gallons per minute flowrate.
- Maintain average hydraulic fluid pipe velocities less than 20 ft/s and/or pressure drop of 100 psi.
- Piping must have a burst rating at least three times the operating pressure.
- Specific materials: Seamless stainless steel (ASTM A312 Type 316) or seamless low-carbon steel (E355+N or E235+N) with appropriate phosphating.
- Sizes: NPS 2" SCH80 for supply/return lines, NPS 1.25" SCH40 for drain lines.
- Provision of necessary flanges, elbows, tees, 37-degree flared fittings (SAE J514), and sufficient ball valves.
- Installation of support bracketry within laboratory floor trenches.
- Completion of pressure testing (1.5 times working pressure for 10 minutes) and pipe flushing (minimum 8 hours or until ISO 4406 particle count of 16/13/9) using specified hydraulic oil.
- A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and piping plans (Enclosure 1) are attached, detailing layout and estimated lengths.
Performance Standards
- Pipe velocities: < 20 ft/s.
- Pressure drop: < 100 psi.
- Burst rating: >= 3x operating pressure.
- Hydraulic fluid cleanliness: ISO 4406 particle count of 16/13/9.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One year base period from contract award, with an option for an additional one year.
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published: June 8, 2026
Submission Requirements
Respondents must provide capability statements detailing their ability to provide the required support services. Submissions must be unclassified, electronic, and sent via email to brooks.a.mclean.civ@us.navy.mil. The subject line must include N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0087.
Important Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), a contract, or a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any information received and will not compensate respondents for costs incurred. Proprietary information will be protected.