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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for TUBE, METALLIC under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I) used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality control and traceability. The award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price. Offers are due by April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for copper-nickel alloy seamless and welded tubes (MIL-T-16420, 70/30 composition, Type I, Class '6000 Special', Grade 2). The material is critical for shipboard systems, requiring special control procedures to prevent failure. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing & Design: Conformance to MIL-T-16420 with specific modifications, including hydrostatic pressure testing (9,000 PSI min/max) and specific dimensions (e.g., 0.250 Inch OD, 0.065 Inch wall thickness for nonstandard tubing).
- Testing & Certification: Required certifications for hydrostatic and ultrasonic tests, and a Certificate of Compliance for seamless tubing/pipe.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternate). The contractor's quality system is subject to government evaluation and audit.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence) is mandatory, including permanent and temporary marking per MIL-STD-792 and SAE-AMS standards.
- Inspections: Dimensional examination, receiving inspection, and final inspection with 100% inspection for traceability marking and certification data.
- Mercury Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4710 (Pipe, Tube And Rigid Tubing)
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Priority Rating: "DO" certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest aggregate total price submitted for the total quantity.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval and submission via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system.