48--VALVE,BALL

SOL #: N0010426QZA59Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

PSC

Valves, Nonpowered (4820)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e60b02001fb84a95a782671d0f041e56/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 6, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 9, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 6, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 48--VALVE,BALL, specifically a 1-inch Ball Valve, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material due to its critical use in shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the provision of a 1-inch Ball Valve in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 7285244 and ER2640-682-09B1. The material is classified as Special Emphasis (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent control procedures to ensure correctness and prevent failure. Key requirements include:

Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specific parts (Body, Bonnet, Ball, Stem, Self-Locking Socket Head Cap Screw, Seat) using materials like ASTM-A351, SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, ASTM-B150, MIL-DTL-1222, QQ-N-286, and Torlon.
Testing Certification: Required for Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Intergranular Corrosion Test, Pressure Tests (on each assembly), Non-Destructive Tests (weld repair/production weld), and Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material.
Radiography: Required on the Body (item 13) of Drawing 7285244, with specific submission requirements for shooting sketches and production radiography.
Manufacturing Processes: Detailed specifications for pressure tolerance, O-ring groove inspection, wedge tensile tests for fasteners, thread forming, Teflon coating, K-MONEL fasteners, thread inspection, and internal thread formation.
Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified, with specific requirements for submission of qualification data and consumed weld metal Certificate of Compliance.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Response Due: March 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
Published: February 9, 2026, 8:50 AM EST
Delivery Schedule: Phased delivery including Radiographic Shooting Sketches (45 days ADC DD), Approval of Radio RSS (30 days after receipt), Production Radiography (135 days after approval of RSS DD), Approval of PR (30 days after receipt), Certification Data CDRLs (20 days prior to delivery), and Final material delivery (on or before 540 days after contract effective date).

Quality & Compliance

Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Extensive requirements for contractor and subcontractor inspection, material handling, traceability, and certification (including a Special Emphasis C of C) are detailed. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and drawings have restricted access, requiring approval and notification to the POC.