TUBING,NONMETALLIC
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 Nonmetallic Tubing, specifically MC 903 Nylon Tube for Ball Valve Seat/Seal material. This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for MC 903 Nylon Tube for Ball Valve Seat/Seal material, conforming to E.B. Specification 2000, with specific dimensions (15.470" OD, 10.200" ID, 10" Length) and detailed material properties (e.g., Melting Point, Relative Viscosity, Specific Gravity, Tensile Impact, Tensile Yield Stress, Compressive Strength, Water Absorption, Rockwell "M" Hardness). The material must be mercury-free.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
This is a SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL requirement, necessitating a robust quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration, provide a certificate of compliance, and ensure full traceability from material to certification test reports, including unique marking (MIL-STD-792 Type I or IX). Subcontractor quality and inspection requirements are also detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 18, 2026, 10:25 AM EST
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery; final material delivery 365 days after award. Early/incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
Additional Notes
Offerors must comply with Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program. The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system is available for certain data submissions and waiver requests.