HX; PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (N0010426RX19776) for a small business set-aside to procure 771 linear feet of 4-inch seamless SCH 40 pipe (MIL-P-24691 TYPE 1, NSN: 1H 4710 01-626-8445 X2). Responses are due by May 27, 2026, and offers must be emailed to Ina Nason. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 331210 with a 1000-employee size standard. Required delivery is ASAP to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical capability (including Non-Destructive Testing procedures and quality requirements per MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002), delivery schedule (minimally 50 weeks ARO), price, and past performance. Proposals should include detailed pricing, availability, and three relevant past projects within the last five years.

This government file, Attachment (1) to Exhibit A for Contract No: N0010426RX19776, details the additional DD1423 information for “PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40,” outlining vendor requirements for procedure approvals and material certifications. Key aspects include submitting ultrasonic test procedures to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) for approval before testing. The document mandates comprehensive material certifications with each shipment, covering Certificates of Compliance, chemical analyses, mechanical properties, and a specific seamless statement. Certifications must list all tests, inspections, and examinations, providing original or exact copies of test reports, signed by the vendor's quality assurance official, and include contract and material traceability numbers. The file provides specific instructions for each type of certification, including required statements and data, such as a full chemical test analysis and actual mechanical test data. A sample Certificate of Compliance is also provided.

This government file, Attachment 1 Technical Ordering Data (TOD) for Contract N0010426RX19776, details the technical specifications and requirements for the procurement of 9252 inches of "PIPE 4 INCH SEAMLESS SCH 40." Key requirements include the pipe being dual certified to TP316/TP316L material, ultrasonically inspected for soundness and thickness, and having a maximum Cobalt content of 0.2%. The document outlines the order of precedence for conflicting documentation, specific military specifications (MIL-P-24691, MIL-DTL-24691), and the supersession of MIL-STD-271 by NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AS-GIB-010/271. It also specifies packaging in wooden boxes according to ASTM D3951, and mandates government inspection during manufacturing and prior to shipment. Material certification and product analysis per ASTM A312 are required. Waiver requests for increased Cobalt content or non-conformances must be submitted with justification. Applicable documents for marking, shipment, and storage are MIL-STD-792F, MIL-STD-129R, and ASTM D3951-18.

This government contract, N0010426RX19776, details data requirements for the procurement of 4-inch seamless SCH 40 CRES 316/316L pipes. It outlines two primary data items: Material Certification (A001) and Procedure Approvals (A002). Material Certification is required with the material submission, referencing Paragraph C.3.1 of the Technical Ordering Data Attachment. Procedure Approvals are due 30 days after the contract date, referencing Paragraph C.3.2. This includes specific requirements for ultrasonic inspection procedures (shearwave and thickness) and acceptance criteria, which must conform to MIL-P-24691 and NAVSEA Technical Publication T9074-AS-GIB-010/271. Additionally, UT calibration standard certification records must be submitted two weeks prior to scheduling ultrasonic inspection witness.

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) Operations Security (OPSEC) contract outlines essential requirements for contractors to protect sensitive information. OPSEC is a process to safeguard Critical Information and Indicators (CII) from adversaries, encompassing both classified and unclassified data. Contractors must sign and submit an OPSEC Plan, which details their security activities, prior to the contract's start date. All personnel are responsible for preventing inadvertent disclosure of CII, with strict prohibitions against publicizing information on corporate websites, social media, or personal email accounts. Disclosure of CII, whether intentional or accidental, can lead to contract termination, removal of personnel, and potential criminal prosecution. The contract also addresses the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and mandates immediate reporting of any unauthorized solicitation or compromise. A Portable Electronic Device (PED) Policy is enforced, controlling the use of devices with recording or transmitting capabilities within the shipyard. The document provides a Critical Information and Indicator List (CIIL) with corresponding countermeasures, emphasizing the need to restrict verbal discussions, shred sensitive documents, and limit photography in work areas.

This government file, an Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), outlines the requirements for ordering a specific seamless pipe, National Stock Number 4710-01-626-8445 X2. The pipe must be 4-inch, Schedule 40, and conform to MIL-P-24691/3, with a dual certification to 316/316L material. The document clarifies that the listed part number is for Navy identification only and not a manufacturer's part number. It details the applicable documents, emphasizing that suppliers quoting later revisions must submit copies and an interchangeability evaluation. The IRPOD also addresses the use of earlier specification versions for raw material processing and testing, provided they met the requirements at the time and satisfy the current raw material specification. All processing and testing after order receipt must adhere to the listed specification versions, with special submittal requirements for procedures identified in Section 6.0.

This Pre-Solicitation notice from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard details an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for non-commercial products under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation, identified with NAICS code 331210 (Small Business Standard: 1000 employees) and open for Full and Open Competition, seeks responses for 4-inch seamless SCH 40 pipes and associated data requirements, including Material Certification and Procedure Approvals. All items must comply with Attachment 1 and Exhibit A. The delivery point is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME, with a requested delivery schedule of 50 weeks ARO. The official solicitation will be posted on sam.gov and will be active from April 30, 2026, to May 13, 2026. This announcement is publicized from April 14, 2026, to April 29, 2026. Interested parties can contact Ina Nason at ina.nason.civ@us.navy.mil for inquiries.

This government Request for Quote outlines submission instructions and evaluation criteria for vendors. Offers must be emailed and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Technical submissions require specific Non-Destructive Testing procedures (Ultrasonic Testing and Liquid Penetrant Test) in accordance with MIL-STD-2132D and MIL-DTL-32386, and evidence of compliance with Higher-Level Contracting Quality Requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 with STR-ISO 9000 Supplement). Vendors must confirm they can meet a 50-week delivery schedule and provide their lowest pricing. Past performance will be evaluated based on at least three relevant projects from the last five years, with the government also utilizing public information and electronic databases like CPARS and PDREP. Awards will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, evaluating Technical Capability, Delivery Schedule, Price, and Past Performance. Acceptable ratings are required for all criteria to be considered for award, with specific descriptions provided for acceptable and unacceptable ratings in each area.