The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting bids for the procurement of metallic tubes, classified under the NAICS code 331420, which encompasses copper rolling, drawing, extruding, and alloying. The tubes are critical components intended for use in shipboard systems, where the integrity of the materials is paramount to prevent failures that could result in serious personnel injury or loss of life. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation includes specific quality assurance requirements and a variation in quantity of -10% is permissible, with the contract being a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Markus A. Hamilton at 570-449-7909 or via email at MARKUS.A.HAMILTON.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, with the closing date for submissions yet to be determined.