USNS PATUXENT CuNi Pipe
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 Military Sealift Command (MSC), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify eligible businesses capable of providing Copper Nickel Pipe for the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). This is market research to determine potential small business sources. Responses are due by February 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
MSC is seeking 300 feet of CUNI ROUND TUBE, 6" IPS X CLASS 200, 6.625" X .134" WALL X 20', 90/10 per MIL-T-16420K, annealed, seamless. The delivery location is MSC W143 Warehouse, 1968 Gilbert Street Dwy 10, Norfolk, VA 23511.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation or request for quotes)
- NAICS Code: 331420, Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying
- Set-Aside: Encourages Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone, and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses. The Government will determine if a small business set-aside acquisition is in its best interest.
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Estimated Solicitation Issue: On/about February 17, 2026
- Anticipated Award: On or about April 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses should submit a brief capabilities package demonstrating their ability to provide the requested items. The package must address:
- Company Profile: Including number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, and small business designation/status.
- Facility: Where the work will be performed.
- Partnership Agreements: Any with large businesses.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only; no contract will be awarded from it, and the Government will not pay for information received. Submission is not a prerequisite for future offerings but assists the Government in tailoring requirements. Fax or mail submissions will not be accepted. Questions should be directed to Robert Vance via email.