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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, has issued a Solicitation for Metallic Pipes (PSC 4710). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks contractors to supply critical pipes for shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and supply of Special Emphasis Material (Level I) metallic pipes, specifically 1/2 Inch, Schedule 80, conforming to MIL-P-24691 and related specifications. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing: Adherence to MIL-P-24691, including specific dimensions and lengths (15-22 feet random lengths).
- Quality Assurance: Mandatory ultrasonic inspection, shear wave testing, and a clean, varnish-free surface finish. Customer Source Inspection/Witness of UT inspection is mandatory.
- Certifications: Required for Quality Conformance/Compliance (MIL-P-24691/1) and Ultrasonic Inspection. Chemical and Mechanical Certifications must follow DI-MISC-81020, with specific content requirements.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports, with unique identification numbers and specific permanent/temporary marking requirements (MIL-STD-792, SAE-AMS-2806, etc.).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements (ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 or MIL-STD-45662).
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed, requiring submission via ECDS.
- Material Handling: Procedures for segregation, re-marking, and ensuring traceability through all processes, including subcontracted operations.
- Inspections: Comprehensive contractor and subcontractor inspection requirements, including receiving and final inspections with specific sampling plans (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection for traceability and certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 13, 2026, 10:43 AM UTC
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity.
Submission Requirements
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via WAWF. WAWF entries require "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.