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 (NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg) is soliciting offers for BAR, METAL for a crucial shipboard system. This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), requiring stringent quality controls. The opportunity is Unrestricted, and proposals are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for alloy steel and stainless steel bolting materials for high-temperature service, specifically ASTM-A193, Grade B16 metal bars. Key specifications include a 3/4 Inch (Round) diameter and lengths between 8 to 12 feet, with a centerless ground finish. The material must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (changed from Small Business by Amendment 0001)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (extended by Amendment 0001)
- Published: May 6, 2026
Key Requirements & Evaluation
Offerors must adhere to rigorous quality assurance standards, including ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and specific calibration system requirements. Extensive testing certifications (Magnetic Particle Inspection, Macroetch Test) and material traceability are mandatory. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment. The contract will be "DO" certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Past performance will be considered in the evaluation. Detailed procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Amendments
- Amendment 0001 extended the proposal deadline to May 26, 2026, and changed the set-aside status to Unrestricted.
- Amendment 0002 incorporated Clause 52.222-90, "ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEV 2026-00038) (APR 2026)".