PLUG,TUBE FITTING,T
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 PLUG,TUBE FITTING,T components. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) to be used in crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury or loss. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires the provision of Plug, Tube Fitting, T in accordance with FLO-TORK drawing 600-28405 item 14. The material specified is SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, class 304, condition A. Key aspects include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required, with specific testing like Intergranular Corrosion Test for certain material classes.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, and ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability markings.
- Welding/Brazing: If applicable, procedures and personnel must be qualified under specific Navy standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278) with prior approval.
- Mercury Free: Hardware and supplies must be free of mercury contamination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 20:30 UTC
- Published: February 26, 2026, 09:21:50 UTC
- Acquisition Flexibilities: This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will be 'DO' certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements
- OEM Authorization: If the offeror is not the Original End Manufacturer (OEM), the OEM must be stated, and a signed letter of authorization as a distributor on the OEM's letterhead is required.
- Certification Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Waivers/Deviations: All waivers and deviations require review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact JOCELYNE.DZONANGFOUEGO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-2982.