48--VALVE, RELIEF
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, is soliciting offers for Relief Valves (PSC 4820: Valves, Nonpowered). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The offer due date has been extended indefinitely.
Scope of Work & Requirements
This solicitation requires the supply of relief valves, adhering to stringent technical, quality, and packaging specifications. Key requirements include:
- Technical Documentation: Mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) available at the BPMI site. Access to technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, STRs, military specifications, CIDs) is provided via HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE, requiring pre-registration and a password. The order of precedence for document conflict resolution prioritizes amendments, then the schedule, terms, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and specifications.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available for review. Quality requirements are detailed in the IRPOD.
- Packaging: Specific guidelines for MIL-PRF-23199 packaging, including MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags, are outlined, particularly concerning cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041). Fire retardant packaging is no longer required, and MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Compliance: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from being intentionally added or coming into direct contact with hardware.
- Waivers/Deviations: A formal process is established for requesting waivers or deviations on critical contracts, requiring detailed justification and evaluation of impact on quality, form, fit, or function.
- Deliverables: A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) is required at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Offer Due: Extended Indefinitely
- Published: March 18, 2026
Key Information for Bidders
Bidders must comply with specified revisions of documents, obtaining written approval for any other revisions. Instructions for obtaining Nuclear Reactor Publications and Commercial Specifications are provided. Detailed explanations of DD Form 1423 blocks, including inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements, and pricing groups, are included to assist in proposal preparation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact REBECCA.AGLOW@NAVY.MIL or call 7712290088.