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 Mech is soliciting proposals for BAR, METAL (Product Service Code 9530: Bars And Rods, Nonferrous Base Metal). This procurement is for special emphasis material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Nickel-copper-aluminum alloy, wrought (UNS N05500) metal bars conforming to QQ-N-286 and other specified documents. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Specific form, condition (annealed and age hardened), surface finish, and size (1 5/16 inches hexagon).
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory ultrasonic inspection, macroetch test, dye penetrant inspection, and slow strain rate tensile tests (to be performed by approved laboratories). Extensive certifications are required for all tests and material properties.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Documented quality system procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110) are required prior to award.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is essential for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. This includes unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and specific permanent and temporary marking requirements per MIL-STD-792 and other standards.
- Material Handling & Inspection: Procedures for material control, segregation, reapplication of markings, receiving inspection, and final inspection (including 100% inspection for traceability and certifications) are mandated.
- Certificate of Compliance: A detailed Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) is required, showing traceability to individual items and confirming full compliance with specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Proposal Due: June 5, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is 365 days after contract award. Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with a 45-working-day review period by PNSY. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024. Compliance with all technical, quality, and certification requirements is critical.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Payment instructions utilize Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.