48--STEM,FLUID 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 Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for a STEM, FLUID VALVE (NSN 4820-01-406-8345). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a critical shipboard system component designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. Offers are due by February 3, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacturing of a fluid valve stem in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 516-4775909, Item No. 4, with specific material requirements (ASTM-B150, alloy C64200, temper HR50). Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive testing, and certifications for specific tests.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, and ISO-17025 quality systems. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, with specific marking and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020).
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified per S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 or 0900-LP-001-7000.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed.
- Prohibitions: Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited.
Contract Details
- Type: Bilateral award.
- Rating: "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) for national defense use.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 91 days after the contract's effective date. Certification data (CDRLs) must be submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Quantity Amendment: The quantity for CLIN 0001AA has been reduced from 5 to 2 each.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due: February 3, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers.
- Drawings: Associated drawings are available on SAM.gov but require approved access. Contractors must email the POC after requesting access.
- WAWF: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Madison M. Gray at MADISON.M.GRAY4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-4056.