TUBE SEAMLESS NICKEL COPPER ALLOY
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 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Seamless Nickel Copper Alloy Tubes (NSN: 1H 4710 00-455-0197 X2) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on SAM.gov between April 27, 2026, and May 11, 2026. This notice publicizes the upcoming opportunity, with the pre-solicitation period ending on April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Seamless Nickel Copper Alloy Tubes, specifically 1" NPS, Schedule 80, manufactured to MIL-DTL-23520, Class IV, Finish-D Descaled, with a quantity of 19,656 inches. Key deliverables include:
- Item 0001: TUBE SEAMLESS NICKEL COPPER ALLOY (NSN: 1H 4710 00-455-0197 X2) per Attachment 1 (Technical Ordering Data) and MIL-T-23520.
- Item 0002: Data Requirements, including Material Certification (A001) and Procedure Approvals (A002, A003, A004) for Ultrasonic, Alloy Identity, and Liquid Penetrant testing, all in accordance with Exhibit A and its Attachment 1. Manufacturing must adhere to detailed technical specifications, testing protocols (MIL-STD-2132), marking, and packaging requirements. Government inspection is required during manufacture and prior to shipment.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation (formal RFP to follow)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 331210, 1000 employee standard)
- Delivery Point: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME 03904
- Requested Delivery Schedule: 50 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Applicable Regulations: FAR Subpart 13.1, FAC 2026-01, and DFARS Change 20251110. Contractors are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these clauses.
Submission & Evaluation
The upcoming solicitation will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering:
- Technical Capability: Requires submission of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures (Ultrasonic and Liquid Penetrant per MIL-STD-2132D) and evidence of Higher-Level Contracting Quality Requirements compliance (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002).
- Delivery Schedule: Offerors must confirm ability to meet the 50 weeks ARO.
- Price: Lowest pricing for all line items.
- Past Performance: At least three relevant projects within the last five years. Offers for the formal solicitation will be emailed to Dayna O’Brien. Vendors must be registered in SAM.
Key Dates
- Pre-Solicitation Publicized: April 6, 2026, to April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
- Anticipated Solicitation Period: April 27, 2026, to May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.