48--PARTS KIT,BALL VALV, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting offers for the repair and modification of Ball Valve Parts Kits. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, involves the refurbishment of critical shipboard components (Ball Find No. 31 and Seats Find No. 22) which are classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to their impact on ship safety and operational integrity. Offers are due by 4:30 PM EST on March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Level 1 Repair, focusing on the inspection, refurbishment, and testing of ball valve components. This includes:
- Disassembly, inspection, and determination of refurbishment feasibility.
- Refurbishment to Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 801-6404977, with specific material requirements for Ball (SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367, Grade C-5) and Seats (Delrin: Dupont AF DE588).
- Detailed testing certifications, including Non-Destructive Tests for weld repairs.
- Specific rework limitations for ball outside diameter and stem slot defects.
- Manufacturing of seats to meet drawing stack height requirements.
- Welding, brazing, and Teflon coating in accordance with specified standards.
- Verification of spherical surface waviness before coating.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Bilateral award, with offers submitted as estimated prices for the full repair effort. A Firm-Fixed Price offer will be submitted after a 30-day teardown and evaluation period.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 17, 2026 (Amendment).
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; Final material delivery 71 days after contract effective date.
- Priority: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation & Requirements
Past performance will be a key evaluation factor. Contractors must comply with Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) reporting and utilize Government Furnished Property (GFP) if available. A Repair Turn Around Time (RTAT) will be established, with price reductions for non-compliance.
A robust quality system (ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208 equivalent) is mandatory, along with strict traceability and certification requirements for all materials, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. All certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Drawings are available on SAM.gov but require restricted access approval.
Additional Notes
The US Navy will cover transportation costs to and from the repair site. All costs associated with material receipt and repair, including damaged or missing parts, must be included in the estimated price.