48--VALVE, BUTTERFLY

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is issuing a Solicitation for the procurement of VALVE, BUTTERFLY. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Potential bidders must adhere to stringent technical, quality, and packaging requirements. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the supply of butterfly valves, requiring strict adherence to technical documentation, quality assurance, and packaging standards. Key aspects include:

• Compliance with Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), drawings, technical data, and military specifications, accessible via the BPMI eCommerce website (https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce). Pre-registration and password are required for access.
• Adherence to Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements (MIL-I-45208) and specific inspection procedures.
• Detailed packaging requirements, including clarifications for MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness control, and application of MIL-STD 2073.
• Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in hardware.
• Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements (NOV 2025).

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Response Due: March 12, 2026
• Published Date: February 10, 2026
• Pricing: Quotations are valid for 60 days unless otherwise specified.

Key Requirements & Submissions

• Mandatory IRPOD Review: Vendors must review the IRPOD available at the BPMI site.
• Document Precedence: A clear order of precedence is established for resolving document conflicts (Amendments > Schedule > T&C > IRPOD/MPS > STRs > Drawings > Specs).
• Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must include detailed explanations, justifications, and evaluations of impact on quality, form, fit, or function. These are to be submitted to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and then to the Post Award PCO.
• Technical Document Access: Many technical documents are Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) and require "need-to-know" certification for access.
• Deliverable Submissions:
  • Procedure/Pre-manufacturing Submittals (DI-QCIC-8871): Due 45 days after contract award (45 DAC) to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433.
  • Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872): Due at End of Contract (EOC) to NAVSUP-WSS, Code N9433, with PCO authorization required for material shipment.
• Payment: Utilizes Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
• Buy American: Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate-Basic applies.

Contact Information

For questions, contact Danny O'Neal at 564-230-3808 or DANNY.L.ONEAL8.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.