PIPE,METALLIC

The U.S. Navy is soliciting proposals for the procurement of metallic pipes. The pipes will be used in a crucial shipboard system, and the use of incorrect or defective material could create a high probability of failure resulting in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship itself. The contractor must provide pipes that meet the requirements specified in MIL-P-24691, with some modifications and amplifications. The contractor must also maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 and provide certification of compliance with the contract requirements. The key aspects of the job include: * Manufacture and design of pipes according to MIL-P-24691 * Quality assurance and control procedures * Certification of compliance with contract requirements * Traceability and identification of materials * Packaging, preservation, and marking of pipes * Inspection and testing of pipes * Warranty and repair of defective pipes Some of the key requirements include: * The pipes must be made of seamless tubing or pipe * The pipes must be manufactured according to MIL-P-24691 * The contractor must provide certification of compliance with the contract requirements * The contractor must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 * The pipes must be packaged, preserved, and marked according to the contract requirements