PIPE,METALLIC
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) Mechanicsburg, is soliciting bids for the procurement of Metallic Pipe used in critical shipboard systems. This requirement is designated as Special Emphasis (Level I) material, meaning the use of incorrect or defective material carries a high probability of failure resulting in serious injury or loss of the ship. Proposals are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide metallic pipe meeting the following technical specifications:
- Material: Carbon steel, seamless, Grade B per MIL-P-24691/1.
- Dimensions: 16-inch Nominal Pipe Size (NPS), Schedule 100.
- Length: Single random lengths of 15 to 22 feet (with specific permissible variations for shorter/longer lengths).
- Surface Requirements: Must be mercury-free, surface finish not greater than 250 Ra, and free of varnish, dirt, or loose scale.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Due to the "Special Emphasis" designation, rigorous quality controls are invoked:
- Inspections: Mandatory ultrasonic inspection (shear wave) and hydrostatic testing. Customer Source Inspection/Witness of UT inspection is required.
- Traceability: Full traceability to heat/lot numbers with Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) is required. Permanent marking must be applied per MIL-STD-792.
- Certifications: Chemical and mechanical certifications (DI-MISC-81020) and Certificates of Compliance are mandatory.
- Quality System: Compliance with ISO-9001 (amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3) or MIL-I-45208 is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Date: March 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286).
- Priority Rating: DO certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission & Evaluation
The resulting award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance. Data submissions, including quality procedures and waiver requests, should be managed via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF for review and acceptance by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard prior to any material shipment.