TUBE,METALLIC

The U.S. Navy is seeking a contractor to provide metallic tubes for use in a shipboard system. The tubes must meet the requirements specified in MIL-T-16420, with some modifications and amplifications. The contractor must provide a certificate of compliance, and the material must be traceable to the material certification test report. The contractor must also maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 and provide documentation of their quality system procedures. * The tubes must be made of copper-nickel alloy, seamless and welded, with a specific composition and temper. * The tubes must meet specific mechanical properties, including tensile strength and yield strength. * The tubes must be dimensionally examined, and the contractor must provide a statement of tests performed and a copy of the test results. * The contractor must maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests, and the records must be available for review by the Government. * The contractor must provide a certificate of compliance, which must include the contractor's name, address, and date, as well as the contract number and the National Stock Number (NSN).