BAR,METAL

This solicitation (N0010426QNC13) is an Emergency Acquisition Flexibility (EAF) award for the manufacture of nickel‑copper alloy bar, rod, plate, sheet, strip, wire, forgings, and special‑shaped sections in accordance with specification QQ‑N‑281. The material is designated Special Emphasis (Level I) for a critical shipboard system, requiring strict quality controls, ultrasonic testing, zero‑defect lot acceptance, and full traceability to heat/batch properties. The contract will be DPAS‑rated for national defense, issued bilaterally with written contractor acceptance, and may allow a –10 % quantity variation. Commercial specifications are not government‑sourced and must be obtained from the appropriate societies; any “Official Use Only” or “NOFORN” documents require certification through the cognizant DCMC (post‑award) or PCO (pre‑award). Drawings are accessed via SAM.gov, and the prime’s past performance will be evaluated per FAR 13.106(a)(2). Waivers or deviations of any significance must be approved by the Contracting Officer and classified as Critical, Major, or Minor with detailed impact information. Key technical requirements include hot‑finished (or stress‑relieved) condition, rolled surface finish, length limits (8–12 ft for ≤1½‑in. dia., 5–12 ft for >5‑in. dia.), commercially sharp corners acceptable, and ultrasonic inspection mandatory (liquid penetrant not required). Final inspection must follow the applicable military or commercial sampling plan or ANSI/ASQ‑Z1.4 Level II if none exist, with zero‑defect acceptance. Nonconforming material must be reported to sub‑tier suppliers, recorded, and made available for government review. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file with NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.

Notice ID

de9d93f4cf7b466aa849692fdf09770b

Solicitation Number

N0010426QNC13

NAICS Code

331491

Classification Code

9530