Seamless Nickel-Copper Alloy Pipe Manufacturing

The contract calls for the manufacture of 19,656 inches of seamless nickel-copper alloy pipe designated as UNS N04400, produced in accordance with MIL-DTL-23520E (SH), Level 1 specifications. The pipe must have a nominal size of 1 inch, Schedule 80, with an outer diameter of 1.315 inches and a wall thickness of 0.179 inches, ensuring compliance with stringent military standards for material integrity and dimensional accuracy. The production must meet all quality and testing requirements outlined in the military specification, including inspection, nondestructive testing, and documentation protocols for level 1 acceptance. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, with the NAICS code 331210 indicating the primary focus on pipe and tube manufacturing. The contract is classified as a subcontract and is being procured by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under the Department of Defense, with performance required at Kittery, Maine, ZIP code 03904. Proposals must be submitted by May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and the opportunity was posted on April 27, 2026, providing potential vendors a limited window to prepare and respond. All manufacturing and delivery must align with federal acquisition guidelines and the specific technical and administrative requirements of the naval shipyard’s procurement process.