ELBOW,PIPE
Overview
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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 ELBOW, PIPE (45 Deg, Socket Weld, 3/4 Inch, Pressure Class 3000, Material ASTM-A105 or ASTM-A234 Grade WPB). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for Special Emphasis Material critical for shipboard systems. The opportunity is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of specific elbow pipes designated as Level I/SUBSAFE Special Emphasis Material. The material's criticality necessitates stringent quality control to prevent serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Extensive requirements cover manufacturing, design, testing, certification, welding, configuration control, and traceability.
Key Requirements
- Material Specifications: Must meet ASME-B16.11, ASTM-A105, ASTM-A234, Grade WPB, with specific requirements for starting materials and machining.
- Testing & Certification: Required for Non-Destructive Tests (Weld Repair, Dye Penetrant/Magnetic Particle Inspection), Mechanical Properties (tension/hardness testing), and Certificate of Compliance for seamless tubing/pipe. All certifications must be positive and unqualified.
- Quality Systems: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Imperative for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, or heat-treat numbers marked on the material and linked to certification reports.
- Welding/Brazing: Must adhere to specific NAVSEA standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
- Configuration Control: Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain mercury.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source, involving DCMA QARs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 18, 2026
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Submission Instructions
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow). "Ship to" DODAAC is N50286, "Inspect by" and "Accept by" DODAAC is N39040. Email notification is required to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The closing date has been extended by amendment.