TUBING
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Pearl Harbor is soliciting proposals for TUBING, METALLIC, SEAMLESS, 6" IPS, 6.625" OD X 0.134" WALL THK, MIL-T-16420K (MODIFIED). This is an Unrestricted procurement for Controlled Industrial Material (CIM).
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of copper-nickel alloy tubing (90/10), seamless and welded, conforming to MIL-T-16420K (MODIFIED). Key requirements include:
- Modified ultrasonic testing for laminar discontinuities, with specific rejection thresholds for indications exceeding exploration levels (20% for contact, 30% for immersion).
- Chemical analysis and mechanical properties test reports.
- One continuous length of tubing.
- Level C packaging and packing.
- Controlled Industrial Material (CIM) requirement, necessitating a Certificate of Conformance/Compliance (2 copies).
- Prohibition of mercury or mercury compounds in direct contact with hardware or supplies.
- Alternate parts are not acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Indicated as October 2025 in several clauses.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Quotation Due: February 27, 2026, 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time
- Published Date: February 25, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Quotations will be evaluated based on:
- Technical Acceptability: Must meet solicitation requirements and technical specifications.
- Delivery: Must meet the Required Delivery Date (RDD) or propose the nearest alternative.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness among technically acceptable offers.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must complete and submit Solicitation No. SPMYM4-26-Q-3209 via email to Wongduean Guajardo at wongduean.a.guajardo.civ@us.navy.mil by the due date. If not submitted on SF 1449, a statement confirming agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation is required. Quotations must represent a firm-fixed price, and post-award price increases will not be considered. Unconditional acceptance of the quoted price, terms, and conditions is mandatory. Failure to accept the purchase order at the quoted price may result in non-responsiveness.
Technical Notes
An amendment modifies MIL-T-16420K, specifically Paragraphs 3.4.3.4 and 4.4.7, detailing updated ultrasonic test requirements for laminar discontinuities. Bidders must ensure their proposals align with these updated specifications. All questions must be submitted electronically to the contracting specialist.