HX; 3. 5" bar metal MIL-S-23195

The Naval Sea Systems Command seeks 120 linear feet of 3.5" hexagonal bar metal, CRES 304/304L stainless steel per MIL-S-23195, with quotations due July 1, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET. The procurement is set aside for Total Small Business.

Place of performance is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. The vendor must deliver the material within 50 weeks of order receipt and fabricate the bars in 2–12 foot lengths. The requirement includes strict quality and inspection protocols: vendors must submit four procedure approvals prior to manufacturing (ultrasonic test per MIL-STD-2132F, liquid penetrant test per MIL-STD-2132F, alloy identity per MIL-STD-2132F, and heat treatment per MIL-DTL-23195H and MIL-STD-1684), provide evidence of compliance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 quality standards, and furnish material certifications and mechanical properties data with each shipment. All bar pieces must be permanently marked with material designator code, vendor traceability number, and manufacturer identification on both ends. Government witness inspection is required during manufacture and prior to shipment; all non-conformances require procurement quality assurance waiver approval.

Vendors must be registered in SAM. The solicitation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation, weighing technical capability, delivery schedule, price, and past performance. Vendors should submit evidence of at least three relevant projects or contracts performed within the last five years. Quotations are "All or None" and submitted via email to Ina Nason at ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil. Freight is included in pricing for the material line item (CLIN 0001); data requirements (CLIN 0002) are Not Separately Priced. Payment options include WAWF or GCPC (up to $100,000). The NAICS code is 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel) and PSC is 4710 (Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing).