TUBE,METALLIC
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 Metallic Tubes (TUBE,METALLIC), designated as Special Emphasis Material, for crucial shipboard systems. This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of nickel-copper alloy, seamless and welded metallic tubes conforming to MIL-T-1368 and other specified standards. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Outside Diameter 0.540 Inch, Average wall thickness 0.119 Inch, random lengths. Not intended for silver brazing.
- Quality Assurance: Strict adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662) quality systems.
- Testing & Certification: Required certifications for quality conformance, chemical, and mechanical properties per MIL-T-1368 and DI-MISC-81020. Hydrostatic pressure tests must be performed for a minimum of 5 minutes.
- Traceability: Comprehensive material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique marking and certification data.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Contract Opportunity)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (pursuant to Deviation 2020-O0008)
- DPAS Rating: DO certified for national defense.
- Proposal Due: May 20, 2026 (extended from previous dates).
- Published: May 6, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on the lowbest value to the Government, with price as a secondary evaluation factor, inclusive of the option provision. An option for increased quantity (365 days) is included, and pricing for this option should be submitted.
Submission & Compliance
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF codes and email notification are provided.
- Drawings: Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Procedures for submission via the ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system are detailed.
- Contact: JOCELYNE.DZONANGFOUEGO.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.