48--VALVE,BALL
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 proposals for the procurement of 1.5 Inch Non-Rated Seawater Flanged by Buttweld Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valves. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. These critical components are for crucial shipboard systems, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of life/ship. Proposals are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture and delivery of specific ball valves in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 803-5959302 assembly A and general notes on 803-5959311, with specified modifications (e.g., less Hydraulic Actuator and Hull Fasteners). The scope includes detailed material specifications for various parts (Body, Access Cover, Stems, Stem Sleeves, Studs, Nuts, Balls, Seats), requiring quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
Key Requirements
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing is mandated, including Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Quality Conformance Tests, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Pressure Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Radiography. Certifications are required for various materials and tests.
- Drawings: Access to drawings is restricted and requires approval via SAM.gov. The requirement involves access to classified documents (e.g., 4384676 - CONFIDENTIAL), necessitating a facility clearance per FAR 52.204-2.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with DCMA notification.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification requirements are in place for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and permanent marking.
- Manufacturing Processes: Specific procedures for welding, brazing, forging sketches, and first article testing for forgings are detailed, with submission and approval required for welding procedures and qualification data.
- Delivery Schedule: A phased delivery schedule is outlined, including weld procedures (120 days after contract award), radiographic shooting sketches (45 days after contract award), production radiography (135 days after RSS approval), forging manufacturing sketches (90 days after contract award), and forging reports (330 days after FMS approval). Final material delivery is required on or before 362 days after the effective date of the contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (anticipated bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
- Response Date: March 6, 2026, 04:30 PM EST
Evaluation & Award
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance. This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is used for submitting waivers/deviations, quality system procedures, and questions. Contact Madison M. Gray at MADISON.M.GRAY4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-4056 for inquiries.