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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Metallic Pipe (PSC 4710). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to supply critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material for shipboard systems. The material must meet stringent MIL-P-24691 specifications, including specific dimensions and extensive quality assurance requirements. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of 8-inch Nominal Pipe Size, Schedule 80 seamless carbon steel pipe (MIL-P-24691/1) for crucial shipboard systems. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating strict control procedures. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with MIL-P-24691, specifically MIL-P-24691/1.
- Ultrasonic inspection and customer source inspection/witness of UT inspection.
- Material must be mercury-free.
- Extensive material traceability and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678).
- Specific permanent and temporary marking per MIL-STD-792, SAE-AMS, and ASTM-B666.
- Packaging according to MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4710 (Pipe, Tube And Rigid Tubing)
- Priority Rating: "DO" certified for national defense under DPAS.
- Proposal Due: March 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 18, 2026
Quality Assurance & Submission Requirements
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Detailed certifications are required for chemical, mechanical, and performance tests, with 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and waiver requests.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jocelyne Dzonangfouego at jocelyne.dzonangfouego.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-2982.