48--VALVE, GATE

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech (NAVSUP WSS-MECH), is issuing a Solicitation for Valves, Nonpowered (PSC 4820). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must adhere to specific quality, inspection, and documentation requirements, including mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) and First Article Testing. Responses are due by March 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of Valves, Nonpowered. Key requirements include:

• Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID).
• Compliance with Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement MIL-I-45208.
• Inspection of Supplies (Fixed-Price, Short Version).
• First Article Approval—Contractor Testing for one unit, with a report required per DD Form 1423, and approval needed before manufacturing.
• Adherence to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements and Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.
• Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate is required.
• Exclusion of mercury in hardware or supplies.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Response Due: March 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
• Published: February 4, 2026

Key Requirements & Instructions

• Mandatory IRPOD Review: Vendors must review the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), available at the BPMI site (now https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce). This site requires pre-registration and a password.
• Technical Documents: Associated technical documents (drawings, STRs, military specifications) are also available on the BPMI e-commerce website.
• Quality Assurance: IRPOD specifies QA requirements. Contractors must maintain an inspection system and submit a First Article Test/Inspection report.
• Packaging: Requirements include MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-STD 2073, with specific guidance on MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags for cleanliness control.
• Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, requiring Invoice and Receiving Reports (COMBO).
• Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
• Contractual Documents: Considered "issued" by the Government upon deposit in mail, fax, or electronic commerce methods.
• Submittals: Specific DD Form 1423 requirements for Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872) at End of Contract (EOC), pre-manufacturing submittals (DI-QCIC-8871) within 45 days after contract (DAC), and other reports (DI-NDTI-80809) as required by IRPOD.

Contact Information

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