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 Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for BAR, METAL under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I) used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality control and traceability. This is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of BAR, METAL conforming to ASTM-B150 (Alloy C63000, HR50 High Strength) and ASTM-B249 specifications, specifically 2-inch round bars with defined length ranges. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems/ship.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Notice Identifier: 3f20176cf10b4d0a88990e933cef98d3
- Product Service Code: 9530 (Bars And Rods, Nonferrous Base Metal)
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Contractors must adhere to rigorous quality systems (e.g., ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662 as alternatives). Critical aspects include:
- Traceability & Certification: Mandatory traceability from material to certification test reports, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material. 100% inspection of traceability markings and certification data is required.
- Testing: Certifications are required for Heat Treatment (ASTM-B150) and other applicable tests.
- Waivers/Deviations: All waivers and deviations require review and approval by the Contracting Officer and must be submitted via the ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/).
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance will be performed at destination. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (General Inspection Level II) or Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, requiring Stand-Alone Receiving Report or COMBO.
- Certification Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF ("Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Past Performance: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page. The ECDS system is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.