HX: Pipe Seamless 1IN

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, operating under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking to procure seamless pipes through this pre-solicitation notice for non-commercial products under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The specific requirement is for NSN 1H 4710 01-599-7071 X2 seamless pipes that must be manufactured in accordance with Attachment 1 specifications, along with two mandatory data requirements: Material Certification (Data Item A001) and Procedure Approvals (Data Item A002). Vendors must demonstrate technical competence through Non-Destructive Testing procedures including Ultrasonic Testing and Liquid Penetrant Test Procedures compliant with MIL-STD-2132D, and provide evidence of quality compliance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 standards. The evaluation will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing technical capability, delivery schedule adherence, price, and past performance, with vendors rated as either "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" across these criteria. The pre-announcement period runs from October 15-29, 2025, with the actual solicitation period scheduled for November 5-19, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST, and interested parties should contact Sarashea Thibodeau at sarashea.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, though it will paradoxically be solicited for Full and Open Competition. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the available documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials, the scope involves manufacturing seamless pipes with delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The contract requires a delivery schedule of 50 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO), and vendors must provide three relevant past performance projects from the last five years to demonstrate their capability. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for all potential contractors, and failure to meet technical or delivery requirements will result in automatic quote rejection.