48--CAP,VALVE

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for a CAP,VALVE (specifically, a top cap for a pressure reducing valve). This is an emergency acquisition for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of a top cap for a pressure reducing valve, which must conform to Leslie Controls Inc. drawing 24573N, Piece 2C, and CD Sheet 30396N, with specific amplifications and modifications. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship.

Key requirements include:

• Material: ASTM-A105 for the top cap, requiring quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
• Testing & Certification: Certifications are required for specific tests on weldments (Visual Magnification, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Non-Destructive Tests) per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and MIL-STD-2035.
• Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Procedures and qualification data require prior review and approval.
• Heat Treat: Mechanical properties testing for each heat in each heat treat charge for specified materials.
• Threads: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 series.
• Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
• Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Material markings must be permanent and traceable.
• Certifications: Comprehensive Certificates of Compliance are required for furnished items, chemical/mechanical analysis, and consumed weld metal, with specific content requirements.
• Inspections: Contractor inspection records, subcontractor inspection requirements, and Government Furnished Material (GFM/GFE) controls are detailed. Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection of material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: None specified
• Response Due: January 30, 2026, 21:30 UTC
• Published: December 05, 2025, 17:04:20 UTC

Quality Assurance & Submission

This solicitation is issued under emergency acquisition flexibilities. The resultant award will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Only sources with an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual are eligible. Drawings require access requests via SAM.gov. Certification data, including CDRLs and weld procedures, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) prior to shipment. Specific WAWF codes are provided (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Welding procedures and qualification data must be submitted within 120 days after contract award for approval.

Additional Notes

The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waiver requests. Definitions for Critical Safety Item (CSI), Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), and various waiver/deviation classifications are provided.