PIPE,METALLIC
Overview
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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) is soliciting proposals for Metallic Pipe (Product Service Code 4710), designated as Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of metallic pipe, specifically 8-inch Nominal Pipe Size, Schedule 80, in single random lengths of 15 to 18 feet (with a 5% allowance for 12 to 15 feet). The material must meet stringent requirements outlined in MIL-P-24691 and MIL-P-24691/1, ensuring high quality and reliability for critical applications. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Carbon, alloy, and stainless steel, seamless and welded, with specific grade B requirements.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection (MIL-P-24691/1), Ultrasonic Inspection (T9074-AS-GIB-010/271), and Chemical/Mechanical Certification per DI-MISC-81020. Customer Source Inspection/Witness of UT inspection is required.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the destination.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique markings on each pipe end. Mercury-free materials are mandated.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain the total equipment baseline configuration, with all waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) requiring Contracting Officer approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 16, 2026
- Published: May 4, 2026
- DPAS Rating: This is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific