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 (WSS) Mech has issued a Solicitation for Metallic Tubes (Product Service Code 4710). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires vendors to supply items in accordance with detailed technical specifications. Proposals are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of metallic tubes. Bidders must adhere to specific technical documentation, including Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), drawings, technical data, and military specifications. A mandatory review of the IRPOD, available at the BPMI site (which requires pre-registration and a password), is required. In case of conflicts, Section "C" of the contract/purchase order takes precedence over Section "D".
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 6, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Pricing: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Key Requirements
- Document Precedence: A clear hierarchy is established for resolving conflicts among technical and quality requirements, starting with contract amendments, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and specifications.
- Document Revisions: Contractors must comply with specified revisions of documents. Written approval from the Contracting Officer is required to use alternative revisions or portions of different revisions.
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must be submitted with detailed justifications, including explanations for delays, reasons for non-conformance, offers of consideration, and evaluations demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function. Supporting technical data is required for proposed alternate items.
- Mercury Exclusion: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from being intentionally added to or coming into direct contact with hardware or supplies.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available for review.
- Packaging: Specific packaging requirements under MIL-PRF-23199 are detailed, particularly concerning MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags for items with cleanliness control requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies as found elsewhere in the schedule.
Submission Details
A complete package of Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (per DI-QCIC-8872, latest revision) must be submitted to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433, at the end of the contract (EOC). Authorization to ship material must be obtained from the PCO. A separate package is required for each unique combination of Contract Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes detailed explanations for abbreviations, symbols, and codes appearing on DD Form 1423, covering aspects like data item descriptions, inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements, and pricing groups. Nuclear reactor publications and commercial specifications must be requested from specific sources or publishers.