48--VALVE,BALL
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 the procurement of 3-inch, 700 PSI Full Port Hull and Backup Ball Valve Assemblies. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for material designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS due to its critical role in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or vital system/ship damage. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price. Proposals are due by June 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of 3-inch, 700 PSI Full Port Hull and Backup Ball Valve Assemblies in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7108467, Assembly IRA, and all associated drawings and Engineering Referrals. Key components like the hydraulic actuator, handwheel, and hull fasteners are excluded, but all other parts for drawing 7108467 ASSY IRA must be supplied. Specific epoxy repair instructions for shims, material certifications for various parts (including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis), and detailed testing requirements (visual, weldability, liquid penetrant, dye penetrant, pressure, quality conformance) are outlined. Special attention is required for fasteners, Teflon coating, surface waviness, seat stack height, and K-MONEL fasteners. Welding is prohibited on alloy C90300 material.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Delivery Schedule: 540 days from award
- Certification: DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)
Key Requirements
Extensive traceability and certification are mandated for both metallic and non-metallic materials, including unique traceability markings and heat/lot numbers. A robust quality system is required, adhering to ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (QA) at the source is required, and contractors must have documented control procedures for Government Furnished Material/Equipment (GFM/GFE). Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from contact with hardware.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 11, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Evaluation Factors: Past performance will be considered.
- Drawing Access: Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact (POC).
- Submission: Proposals are expected to be submitted via electronic media (e-mail).
Additional Notes
The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance. Contractual documents are considered issued upon electronic transmission. Offerors must provide facility details if packaging occurs at a different location than the offeror's address. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.