48--VALVE, IN-LINE STOP
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 Solicitation for the manufacturing of VALVE, IN-LINE STOP. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to detailed technical specifications, quality assurance, and documentation requirements. Proposals are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacturing and delivery of VALVE, IN-LINE STOP components. Key requirements include:
- Compliance: Mandatory review and adherence to the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) and associated technical documents, drawings, and specifications available on the BPMI e-commerce website (logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce). Vendor review of the IRPOD is mandatory.
- Quality Assurance: Implementation of a Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (MIL-I-45208) and mandatory First Article Approval—Contractor Testing (one unit). First Article Approval is required prior to manufacturing.
- Documentation: Submission of various reports and procedures, including Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (ROTI) and pre-manufacturing submittals, in accordance with DD Form 1423 requirements. Specific instructions for DD Form 1423 blocks are provided.
- Packaging: Adherence to MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-STD-2073 packaging standards, with specific clarifications regarding cleanliness control and the use of MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags. The use of fire retardant packaging material is no longer required.
- Material Restrictions: Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Pricing Validity: Unless otherwise specified, pricing for quotations is valid for 60 days after the closing date.
- Cybersecurity: Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025) applies.
Evaluation
Award will be based on compliance with all specified technical and quality requirements. First Article Approval is a critical step, and contractors must obtain written approval for any deviations or use of document revisions other than those specified. Requests for waivers/deviations must include justification and technical data.
Additional Notes
Access to technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, specifications) requires pre-registration and a password for the BPMI e-commerce website. Some documents may be "NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS (NOFORN)" and subject to special export controls. Contact Danny O'Neal for questions.