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 (WSS) MECH, has issued a Solicitation for Nonmetallic Tubing (PSC 4720). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to stringent quality, inspection, and packaging standards. Proposals are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of nonmetallic tubing, with detailed requirements covering item unique identification, higher-level contract quality (MIL-I-45208), inspection, and acceptance. Key aspects include:
- Technical Documentation: Access to IRPOD, drawings, technical data, and military specifications via
https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce(requires registration). - Order of Precedence: Specific hierarchy for resolving document conflicts, with amendments taking precedence over the schedule, terms, IRPOD, STRs, drawings, and specifications.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with requirements detailed in the IRPOD.
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041). MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies, and fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Material Requirements: Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4720 (Hose And Flexible Tubing)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 5, 2026
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 90 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Deliverables & Submission
- Reports: Submit Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection per DI-QCIC-8872 (latest revision) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433.
- Shipping Authorization: Authorization to ship material must be obtained from the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).
- DD Form 1423: Detailed instructions and explanations for completing DD Form 1423 blocks are provided, including distribution statements and pricing groups.
Additional Notes
Requests for waivers/deviations on critical contracts require detailed justification and evaluation demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function. Nuclear Reactor Publications not available from BPMI e-commerce must be requested from NAVSUP WSS-MECH Code N943, requiring