TEE,PIPE
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, has issued a solicitation for TEE, PIPE components. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I) used in crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control. The contract will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Offers are due by June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for 2 1/2 X 2 X 2 inch NPS TEEs, manufactured in accordance with NAVSHIPS Drawing 1385942, piece 9. The material must be Alloy UNS C92200 or UNS C90300. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with re-certification if material properties are altered. Electronic signatures are acceptable if controlled.
- Testing: Hydrostatic testing for each TEE and radiography for the tee. Welding is not permitted on the specified materials.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) is required, with permanent markings per MIL-STD-792.
- Inspections: Detailed final inspection procedures, including material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection of certifications and traceability markings.
- Mercury Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- DPAS Rating: D/D certified for national defense under DPAS.
- Response Due: June 30, 2026
- Published: March 19, 2026
Submission Requirements
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. WAWF details: Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040, email PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
- Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS): Must be submitted via WAWF within 45 days after contract award, prior to performing radiography, for review by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Review period is 30 days.
- Production Radiography: Requires final Navy acceptance, with submissions (film, RSS/RSSS, RS, documentation) 45 working days prior to source certification inspection.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed POC. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.