48--VALVE,BALL
Overview
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PSC
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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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for a 6-inch Combination Hull and Backup Valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The requirement involves providing a critical shipboard system component, designated as "Special Emphasis Material," necessitating stringent material, testing, and quality assurance protocols. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and delivery of a 6-inch Combination Hull and Backup Valve, in accordance with NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS COMMAND drawing 4687581, Assembly "IRAWT," excluding the actuator and operator. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Detailed material requirements for various valve components (Body, Cover, Stem, Stud, Nut, Ball, Seats) including specific ASTM, QQ-N, SAE-AMS, and MIL-DTL standards.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing is required, including Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Weldability Test, Pressure Tests, Quality Conformance Tests, and Ultrasonic Inspection on starting materials. Certifications are mandatory for all specified materials and tests.
- Radiography: Required for specific components (Body, Cover) with detailed submission requirements for Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS) and Production Radiography.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Traceability, material marking, and certification are critical, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE materials.
- Welding: Specific procedures and qualification data are required for any welding or brazing, with restrictions on repair welding for certain materials.
- Teflon Coating: Application of Chemours Company Teflon Coating for valve balls per specified drawings.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 29, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Final material delivery is required on or before 250 days after the contract's effective date. Specific timelines are provided for RSS and Production Radiography approvals.
Additional Notes
- Drawings: Associated drawings are available on SAM.gov but require restricted access approval. Qualified contractors must email the POC after requesting access.
- Classified Access: This requirement necessitates access to classified drawings, and a facility clearance may be required per FAR 52.204-2.
- DPAS Rating: Any awarded contract will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Bilateral Award: The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor written acceptance.
- ECDS System: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is used for data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waiver requests.