USNS PATUXENT CuNi Pipe N3220526Q0017
Summary
AI-generated · Feb 04, 2026Copper-nickel pipe (CuNi) is being sought for onboard use on the USNS Patuxent. The required item is CuNi round tube, 6" IPS nominal, class 200, with 6.625" outer diameter, 0.134" wall, 20' lengths, totaling about 300 ft, 90/10 composition per MIL-T-16420K, annealed and seamless.
This is a market research effort to determine the availability of small-business sources and whether a small-business set-aside is feasible for a future acquisition. Interested firms should submit a capabilities package that includes (1) company profile (employees, offices, UEI, CAGE, and small-business status), (2) the facility where work would be performed, and (3) any partnership agreements with larger businesses. Submissions should be directed to the contracting office; no quotes or proposals are requested at this time.
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for quotes, and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation, specifications or drawings available currently. Military Sealift Command is seeking eligible businesses that can provide the following Copper Nickel Pipe for use onboard the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). The delivery location will be MSC W143 Warehouse 1968 Gilbert Street Dwy 10, Norfolk, VA 23511. Material required: CUNI ROUND TUBE, 6" IPS X CLASS 200 6.625" X .134" WALL X 20', 90/10 PER MIL-T-16420K, ANNEALED, SEAMLESS 300 FT The estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about February 17, 2026. After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the Sam.gov website. All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Certified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether a small business set-aside acquisition, in lieu of full and open competition, is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates the award of a contract on or about April 1, 2026. The appropriate NAICS Code is 331420, Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this synopsis. It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall address, as a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) The facility where the work will be performed; (3) Partnership agreements with any large businesses. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry. RESPONSES ARE DUE on February 10, 2025, by 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Responses can be sent via email to robert.w.vance27.civ@us.navy.mil. Fax or mail submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Robert Vance via robert.w.vance27.civ@us.navy.mil.
From Sources Sought posted on Feb 03, 2026The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has a requirement for copper nickel pipe in support of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). See attached solicitation for more information.
From Solicitation posted on Feb 13, 2026Notice history
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Feb 13, 2026View changes (4)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Feb 10, 2026 → Feb 23, 2026
- Set-Aside: None → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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