48--SEAT,VALVE
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 WSS Mechanicsburg) is soliciting proposals for Valve Seats for 1 1/2 & 2 Inch Ball Valves. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical use in shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks bids for seats made from Delrin: Dupont AF DE588 (Teflon Filled Acetal), conforming to Newport News Shipbuilding Drawing 255584, Piece 19, and specific material properties. The material is designated as critical, requiring stringent quality control and adherence to detailed specifications for chemical and mechanical analysis.
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to ISO-9001 quality systems, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source. Strict traceability from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) is mandatory, including material marking per MIL-STD-792. A comprehensive Certificate of Compliance is required, detailing NSN, material composition, and other critical data. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Latest Response Date: March 13, 2026
- Published Date: February 20, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery; PNSY review/acceptance 18 working days after receipt; Final material delivery within 300 days.
Additional Notes
This requirement involves a NOFORN drawing accessible via SAM.gov. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Contact MICHAEL.E.THOMAN2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL for inquiries.