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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 1-inch Ball Valves. These valves are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control due to the high probability of failure if incorrect or defective. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacturing and supply of 1-inch Ball Valves in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 7285244, Assembly IRP, and ER2640-682-09B1. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Detailed material compositions for components like the Body (ASTM-A351), Bonnet and Ball (SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763), Stem (ASTM-B150), and Seat (Torlon 4503, 4203, or 4203L).
- Extensive Testing & Certification: Certifications are required for Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Intergranular Corrosion Test, Pressure Tests, Non-Destructive Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Radiography. Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS) and Production Radiography are mandatory.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Quality system procedures must be submitted prior to award.
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with specific marking requirements for components like balls, seats, and fasteners.
- Welding & Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified Navy standards, with approval required prior to any welding or brazing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: February 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 7, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 540 days after the contract's effective date, with interim deadlines for RSS and Production Radiography approvals.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers, as per Clause 252.213-7000 and NAVSUP WSS term WSSTERMMZ01.
Additional Notes
Drawings associated with this solicitation are available on SAM.gov but have restricted access; qualified contractors must email the POC after requesting access. Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) have specific submission and approval processes. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for K-MONEL fasteners must be performed by one of the listed approved laboratories.