48--VALVE, HULL/BACKUP
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 MECH has issued a Presolicitation for Hull/Backup Valves (NSN 7H-4820-016340212-L1). This requirement is for 8 units to be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties should note the response date for commercial item interest is within 15 days of the notice, and the overall response date for the presolicitation is May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 8 EA of VALVE, HULL/BACKUP (NSN 7H-4820-016340212-L1), with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 001. Delivery is specified for N50286, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard L1SS, Kittery, ME 03904. The Government possesses rights to the technical data, which is complete and without technical, engineering, tooling, or manufacturing restrictions. The Acquisition/Repair Method Codes (A/RMCs) 1 or 2 are valid, indicating potential for full and open competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipates a future solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR clause 52.219-6). The eventual solicitation may specify HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, or HBCU/MI set-asides.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026 (for the presolicitation)
- Published: April 3, 2026
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, for this requirement. However, interested parties capable of satisfying the requirement with a commercial item may identify their interest to the contracting officer within 15 days of the notice publication. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements (DFARS 252.225-7036) and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (DFARS 252.225-7021) if the respective clauses are included in the solicitation.
Primary Point of Contact: ROBERT LANGEL Email: ROBERT.H.LANGEL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL Phone: (717)605-3353