NIPPLE,TUBE
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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) MECH has issued a solicitation for the procurement of NIPPLE,TUBE components. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The required part is specifically the SWAGELOK CO. Part Number SS-1210-6(PSNS), with the suffix (PSNS) for Navy identification only. Quotations are due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of NIPPLE,TUBE components. The items must meet the requirements specified in the ordering data and throughout the contract. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturer: SWAGELOK CO. (CAGE Code 3T9T9)
- Part Number: SS-1210-6(PSNS). Manufacturers should disregard the (PSNS) suffix.
- Material: Procure per SWAGELOK part number only; Parker-Hannifin fittings are explicitly stated as incompatible.
- Exclusion: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds shall be intentionally added to or come into direct contact with hardware or supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: July 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 18, 2026, 8:45 AM EDT
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP WSS MECH
- Product Service Code: 4730 - Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings
Key Requirements & Clauses
- Technical Documentation: There are no technical drawings or data; the part number/catalog number is fully descriptive.
- Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD, STRS, drawings, and specifications.
- Document Revisions: Contractors must comply with specified revisions. Written approval from the Contracting Officer is required for using different revisions.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must be identified in advance, include justification, explanation of cause, and supporting technical data demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function. These requests are routed through the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to the Post Award PCO.
- Quality Assurance: The contractor must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
- Packaging: Packaging requirements follow MIL-PRF-23199, with specific clarifications for MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags for cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies. The packaging label must be marked with the nomenclature "UNION, TUBE".
- Government Documents: Nuclear Reactor Publications must be requested from the Contracting Officer. Commercial specifications are not available from government sources. Documents provided by the U.S. Navy will include a Distribution Statement.
Evaluation
Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the "EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES" clause (DEV 2026-O0028).
Submission & Contact
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified by the offeror.
- Contact: For inquiries, contact SARAH.E.RICE14.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 7712293872.