48--VALVE,BALL
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Ball Valves, identified as 48--VALVE,BALL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. 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 result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of 6-inch Combination Hull and Backup Valves in accordance with NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS COMMAND drawing 4687581, with specific modifications. The scope includes detailed requirements for material composition, extensive testing (e.g., Liquid Penetrant, Dye Penetrant, Weldability, Pressure, Ultrasonic, Radiography), and strict quality assurance protocols. Key components like the Body, Cover, Stem, Stud, Nut, Ball, and Seats have specific material and testing certifications mandated.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Notice ID: 6b6905c067a94fb489632cc597314787
- Published Date: May 21, 2026
- Response Due Date: June 22, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 250 days after the effective date of the contract.
- Priority Rating: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
The opportunity emphasizes rigorous quality control, material traceability, and certification. Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). All materials must be mercury-free. Welding and brazing processes must adhere to specific Navy standards, with repair welding prohibited on certain materials. Extensive documentation, including radiographic shooting sketches (RSS) and production radiography, is required for Navy approval prior to shipment. Traceability markings are critical for all materials, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Government Quality Assurance at source by DCMA QAR is mandated.
Submission & Additional Notes
Drawings associated with this solicitation have restricted access and require approval; qualified contractors must email the listed POC after requesting access on SAM.gov. Access to classified drawings may necessitate a facility clearance. All contractual documents will be issued electronically. Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be submitted via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/), which requires a PKI Digital Certificate on a CAC for advance registration.