HX: Pipe Seamless Carbon Steel; SCH 80

The solicitation N3904026RX19769 seeks bids for seamless carbon steel pipe, 1.315 OD, SCH 80, manufactured to MIL-P-24338 specifications, with a total requirement of 7,584 linear inches. The contract is governed by stringent quality and inspection standards, requiring compliance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 with STR-ISO 9000 Supplement A, B, or C, and demands adherence to advanced non-destructive testing protocols including ultrasonic and liquid penetrant testing per MIL-STD-2132D and MIL-DTL-32386. The supplier is fully responsible for all inspection and quality control functions, and must establish and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available for review throughout performance. Materials must be permanently marked per MIL-STD-792 with the STB designator and manufacturer identification, placed on the ends of each piece, and packaged in wooden boxes according to ASTM D3951 and MIL-P-24338 paragraph 5.2, secured with metal straps, while preserving legibility of all markings. Packaging codes under MIL-STD-2073-1 are not required, but marking must follow Section 5.0 of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD). The solicitation mandates full SAM registration, representation of business size, and adherence to all FAR and DFARS clauses covering ethics, whistleblower rights, cyber security, and disclosure requirements, including safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical capability, delivery schedule, and past performance serving as pass/fail gates; failure to meet minimum thresholds disqualifies an offer. Delivery must be completed by September 11, 2026, at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, with payments processed via WAWF or Government Commercial Purchase Card, the latter capped at $100,000. Subcontractors must be held to the same quality and compliance standards, with flow-down requirements applying to critical and complex items. All proposals must include three relevant past performance examples from the past five years, certified NDT procedures, proof of quality system compliance, and a clear commitment to the 50-week delivery schedule after order receipt. Offers must be