BAR,METAL
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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for BAR, METAL (Product Service Code 9530 - Bars And Rods, Nonferrous Base Metal). This procurement is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent quality and traceability. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of Nickel-copper-aluminum alloy, wrought (UNS N05500) metal bars, specifically 1-inch round bars, conforming to QQ-N-286 and other specified standards. The material's critical nature means that any failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Therefore, special control procedures are invoked to ensure correct material receipt.
Key Requirements
- Material Specifications: Must meet QQ-N-286, including specific conditions (Hot Finished and Age Hardened), surface finish, and optional ultrasonic and liquid penetrant inspections. Lengths vary based on diameter.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative.
- Testing & Certification: Required certifications include Ultrasonic Inspection, Macroetch Test, and Age Hardening. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by one of several specified laboratories. A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory, detailing traceability to individual items.
- Traceability: Strict traceability is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, from material to certification test reports, using unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, or heat-treat numbers marked on the material. This includes procedures for material handling, re-identification, and re-certification if properties are altered.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- Mercury Free: All materials must be free of intentionally added mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Offer Due Date: May 29, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
- Inspection & Acceptance: Occurs at destination. Prompt payment terms are 45 days after delivery.
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered.
- Certifications Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF codes are provided (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
- ECDS: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waiver requests.
Additional Notes
This requirement has no Government source inspection. The material is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI), emphasizing the need for strict adherence to all specifications and quality controls.