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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting offers for BAR, METAL (Product Service Code 9510). This requirement is for alloy steel and stainless steel bolting materials designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. The opportunity is now Unrestricted, following Amendment 0001. Offers are due by May 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of alloy steel and stainless steel bolting materials, specifically Grade B16, Quenched and Tempered, meeting ASTM-A193 and ASTM-A962 standards. The materials must be mercury-free and adhere to strict dimensional and finish requirements, including specific diameters and lengths. Key requirements include supplementary magnetic particle inspection (S7) and, if applicable, sequential or continuous strand casting (S53). The resultant award will be a bilaterally issued, DO-rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must implement and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Extensive traceability is mandated, requiring unique identification numbers (heat-lot, heat-treat) on materials, linking directly to chemical composition and mechanical properties certification data. Both permanent and temporary marking methods are specified per MIL-STD-792 and other standards. Certifications are required for Magnetic Particle Inspection and Macroetch Tests, with 100% inspection of all data and traceability markings. A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is also required.
Contract Details & Submission
This is a Solicitation issued by the Department of the Navy. Amendment 0001 changed the set-aside status from Small Business to Unreviewed-Unrestricted and extended the offer due date. Amendment 0002 incorporated Clause 52.222-90, "ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS." Past performance will be considered in the evaluation (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)). Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes, and email notification. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact APRIL.N.SCHLUSSER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 7712290555.