HX: Tube; Metallic; COPPER-NICKEL

This contract, solicitation number N0010425RX19757, issued by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under the Department of Defense, requests quotations for the supply of 2,000 linear inches of seamless and welded copper-nickel alloy metallic tubing (3/8 inch outside diameter, 0.049 inch wall thickness, 70/30 alloy) conforming to MIL-T-16420K with applicable amendments. The tubing must be annealed, meet precise dimensional and quality requirements, and include permanent markings for traceability per MIL-STD-792. A set of accompanying technical data is also required. The contract is a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 331210, and all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Delivery is expected at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, with a minimum lead time of 50 weeks after order receipt. Offers must be submitted by email by the deadline of November 4, 2025. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach, with assessment factors encompassing technical capability (including non-destructive testing procedures and quality system compliance such as MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 standards), delivery schedule adherence, past performance within the last five years, and complete pricing. Vendors must submit evidence demonstrating their capability to meet these criteria, and any "unacceptable" rating on quality, delivery schedule, or past performance results in disqualification. Pricing must cover all line items fully to avoid rejection. The contract includes standard FAR and DFARS clauses pertinent to small business programs, quality assurance, inspection and acceptance, payments, and cybersecurity requirements, including safeguarding covered defense information and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards. Packaging and marking shall comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-T-16420 standards, including shipment in sturdy wooden boxes with specific handling provisions and barcode labeling. Security provisions explicitly restrict unauthorized sensitive information disclosure, prohibit improper use of badges and keys, and limit access to foreign-owned or controlled entities. Invoicing is managed via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, with contracting personnel available for point-of-contact coordination. This solicitation represents a firm-fixed-price type acquisition seeking reliable delivery of custom metallic tubing critical to naval shipyard operations.