TUBE,METALLIC

The U.S. Navy is seeking a contractor to supply metallic tubes for use in a crucial 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 reports. The contractor must also maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, and the calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Some key points to consider are: * The tubes must be made of copper-nickel alloy, seamless and welded, with a composition of 70/30 and a temper of annealed. * The tubes must undergo hydrostatic pressure testing and meet the requirements of MIL-T-16420. * The contractor must provide certification data, including the class, form, condition, grade, type, finish, and composition of the material supplied. * The contractor must maintain a quality system and provide a certificate of compliance for each shipment of material. * The material must be packaged and marked in accordance with the contract requirements.