OUTLET,PIPE
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 NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for an OUTLET,PIPE under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This material is critical for shipboard systems, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, requiring stringent quality control. Proposals are due May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of an "OUTLET,PIPE" component, manufactured in accordance with Electric Boat Corporation Drawing 2621-053-01 PIECE 11A, using MIL-C-15726, Alloy C71500 material. The scope includes:
- Manufacturing: Adherence to specific drawings and material requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Implementation of a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Testing & Certification: Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair/production welds, with certifications required.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to final product, including unique identification and certification data.
- Configuration Control: Maintenance of total equipment baseline configuration, with formal processes for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-Free Requirement: All furnished hardware and supplies must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: October 30, 2025, 9:47 PM Z
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery; PNSY review 6 working days; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Acquisition Flexibilities: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Award will be based on compliance with technical specifications, quality assurance requirements, and delivery schedules.
Additional Notes
- Drawings: Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, with specific DODAACs for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040). Email notifications to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Contact: Benjamin T. Spangler, benjamin.t.spangler.civ@us.navy.mil, 771-229-0573.