47--ELBOW,PIPE
Overview
Buyer
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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 the procurement of Elbow, Pipe (5 inch Flexible Connection Assembly). This is a critical requirement for a shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent quality control and traceability. This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a 5-inch Flexible Connection Assembly, specifically Elbow, Pipe, in accordance with Oil States Industries Drawing 302576, Assembly 302576-100, with specific amplifications and modifications. The material is for a crucial shipboard system where failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship. Extensive documentation, testing, and certification are required for various parts, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Proof Pressure Tests, and Wedge Tensile Tests. Welding, brazing, and associated procedures must comply with specified military standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 30, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; PNSY review 30 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date. Weld procedure/qualification data due 120 days after contract award, with approval 60 days after receipt. Production Radiography (PR) due 135 days after RSS approval, with approval 30 days after receipt.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Traceability and certification are paramount, with material certifications needing to reflect actual attributes and full compliance. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are acceptable under specific controls. All threads must be inspected per FED-STD-H28 series. Mercury-free materials are mandatory. Configuration control, including waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), is strictly managed. Final inspection includes material sampling (zero defects for lot acceptance) and 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability, and NDT certifications.
Submission Details
The complete RFP package must be signed and returned prior to the closing date. Emailed or faxed proposals are acceptable; NECO quotes will NOT be accepted and will be deemed non-responsive. Contact Ashton K. Perry for inquiries.