TUBE,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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for Metallic Tubes designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must meet stringent quality, testing, and traceability requirements. Proposals are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and supply of metallic tubes conforming to MIL-P-24691 and other referenced specifications. Key requirements include:
- Tube Specifications: Outside Diameter 0.840 inches, Wall Thickness 0.187 inches, single random lengths of 15 to 22 feet (with permissible variations).
- Material: Carbon, alloy, and stainless steel, seamless or welded, specifically Grade 316.
- Testing & Certification: Required for Quality Conformance/Compliance (MIL-P-24691/3), Ultrasonic Inspection (T9074-AS-GIB-010/271), and Certificate of Compliance for seamless tubing. Chemical and mechanical certifications must follow DI-MISC-81020.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, with unique traceability numbers marked on each item. Permanent and temporary marking must adhere to MIL-STD-792 and other standards.
- Configuration Control: Contractor maintains baseline configuration; waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury Free: Material must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (leading to a contract for supply).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Delivery: Certification data is due 20 days prior to delivery. Final material delivery is 365 days after contract award. Early and incremental deliveries are acceptable.
- Payment: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) payment instructions apply. Prompt Payment clause (FAR 52.232-25(a)(5)) is changed from 7 to 45 days for constructive acceptance.
- Inspection: No Government source inspection. Inspection and acceptance will occur at destination.
- Proposal Due: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: February 6, 2026.
Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Amanda L. Bailey
- Email: amanda.l.bailey50.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: 717-605-3354