TUBE SEAMLESS NICKEL COPPER ALLOY

SOL #: N0010426Q19764Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF
PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Kittery, ME

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210)

PSC

Pipe, Tube And Rigid Tubing (4710)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 6, 2026
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Last Updated
May 22, 2026
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Response Deadline
Apr 21, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Seamless Nickel Copper Alloy Tubes (NSN: 1H 4710 00-455-0197 X2) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on SAM.gov between April 27, 2026, and May 11, 2026. This notice publicizes the upcoming opportunity, with the pre-solicitation period ending on April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for Seamless Nickel Copper Alloy Tubes, specifically 1" NPS, Schedule 80, manufactured to MIL-DTL-23520, Class IV, Finish-D Descaled, with a quantity of 19,656 inches. Key deliverables include:

  • Item 0001: TUBE SEAMLESS NICKEL COPPER ALLOY (NSN: 1H 4710 00-455-0197 X2) per Attachment 1 (Technical Ordering Data) and MIL-T-23520.
  • Item 0002: Data Requirements, including Material Certification (A001) and Procedure Approvals (A002, A003, A004) for Ultrasonic, Alloy Identity, and Liquid Penetrant testing, all in accordance with Exhibit A and its Attachment 1. Manufacturing must adhere to detailed technical specifications, testing protocols (MIL-STD-2132), marking, and packaging requirements. Government inspection is required during manufacture and prior to shipment.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation (formal RFP to follow)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 331210, 1000 employee standard)
  • Delivery Point: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME 03904
  • Requested Delivery Schedule: 50 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO)
  • Applicable Regulations: FAR Subpart 13.1, FAC 2026-01, and DFARS Change 20251110. Contractors are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these clauses.

Submission & Evaluation

The upcoming solicitation will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering:

  • Technical Capability: Requires submission of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures (Ultrasonic and Liquid Penetrant per MIL-STD-2132D) and evidence of Higher-Level Contracting Quality Requirements compliance (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002).
  • Delivery Schedule: Offerors must confirm ability to meet the 50 weeks ARO.
  • Price: Lowest pricing for all line items.
  • Past Performance: At least three relevant projects within the last five years. Offers for the formal solicitation will be emailed to Dayna O’Brien. Vendors must be registered in SAM.

Key Dates

  • Pre-Solicitation Publicized: April 6, 2026, to April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
  • Anticipated Solicitation Period: April 27, 2026, to May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

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