TUBE,METALLIC
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PSC
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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 (Copper-Nickel Alloy), designated as Special Emphasis Material, for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The opportunity requires strict adherence to material specifications, quality assurance, and traceability. Proposals are due June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of copper-nickel alloy seamless and welded tubes (MIL-T-16420), specifically 70/30 composition (copper alloy no. 715), annealed temper, Type I (seamless), Class 3300, Grade 2. These tubes are critical for shipboard systems, necessitating rigorous quality control. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing: Adherence to MIL-T-16420, with specific dimensions (e.g., 2 3/8 inches OD, 0.340 inch min wall thickness).
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory hydrostatic and ultrasonic testing, with certifications required for each tube. Strict traceability (DI-MISC-81020) and material marking are essential.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance will occur at destination.
- Subcontractor Management: Prime contractors are responsible for assessing subcontractor capabilities, ensuring compliance, and managing inspections.
- Mercury Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
- Waivers/ECPs: All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: June 5, 2026, by 8:30 PM Z
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
- Payment: Prompt Payment terms are 45 days after delivery.
Evaluation
The Government will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024. Final inspection will involve material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection of certification data and traceability markings.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), 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. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and waiver requests.