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 Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for a 3-inch, 700 PSI Full Port Hull and Backup Ball Valve Assembly. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material is classified as Special Emphasis due to its critical role in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or damage to vital shipboard systems or the ship itself. Proposals are due June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacturing of a 3-inch, 700 PSI Full Port Hull and Backup Ball Valve Assembly in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7108467, Assembly IRA, and all associated drawings and Engineering Referrals. Key requirements include:
- Supply of all actuator-associated parts in a separate bag.
- Specific epoxy repair instructions for shims, including detailed sandblasting and surface finish requirements.
- Extensive material certifications, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for metallic components (e.g., ASTM-B369 Alloy C96400 for Body, QQ-N-286 for Stems) and applicable test reports for non-metallic components (e.g., MD71-GG Mearthane for Seats).
- Rigorous testing and certification, such as 5X Visual Inspection, Weldability Test, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, and Pressure Tests, with specific tolerances.
- Detailed requirements for K-MONEL fasteners, including heat treatment and wedge tensile testing.
- Prohibition of welding on alloy C90300 material.
- Comprehensive traceability and certification requirements for all materials, including unique traceability markings, heat/lot numbers, and certification data reports.
- Compliance with packaging (MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-129) and Unique Item Identification (UII) per DFARS 252.211-7003.
- Quality system requirements in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Delivery Schedule: 540 days from award
- Proposal Due Date: June 11, 2026, by 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published Date: May 8, 2026 (Amendment posted May 7, 2026)
- DPAS Rating: DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.
Evaluation Factors
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings needs to be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. Electronic submission of proposals is required.