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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Metallic Tubes for crucial shipboard systems. This material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I) due to its critical application, requiring stringent quality control. Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price. Proposals are due March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for copper-nickel alloy, seamless and welded metallic tubes (copper alloy numbers 715 and 706), specifically Composition 70/30, Annealed Temper, Type I (seamless), Class "6000 Special", Grade 2. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing: Adherence to MIL-T-16420 specifications, with specific modifications for dimensions, mechanical properties, and ultrasonic testing.
- Testing: Mandatory Hydrostatic Test (9,000 PSI min/max) and Ultrasonic Inspection.
- Quality: Strict Quality Assurance per ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems (ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 or MIL-STD-45662). Quality system procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110) must be submitted prior to award.
- Traceability: Comprehensive material traceability and certification are paramount, including unique marking, chemical/mechanical analysis, and re-certification if material properties are altered.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price for the total quantity.
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 13, 2026.
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech.
Quality Assurance & Submission
A Certificate of Compliance (Special Emphasis Material) (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) is required, detailing traceability, test results, and compliance with all specifications. Certification data, including test results, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), 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.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the listed POC. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally and is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).