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, has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition of VALVE,BALL (NSN 7H-4820-015862486-L1). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses regarding commercial item interest are due within 15 days of the notice, with the overall response date for the presolicitation being July 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 12 EA of VALVE,BALL (NSN 7H-4820-015862486-L1), TDP VER 001. These are designated as Level 1 items and must be acquired from approved sources only. Delivery is to N50286, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard L1SS, Kittery, ME 03904. Offerors must possess an inspection system conforming to MIL-I-45208A or equivalent, as certified by a joint DCMA/NAVSUP WSS survey team. Information on the MIL-I-45208A requirement is available from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Code N97122.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The specific type of small business set-aside (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, HBCU/MI) will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation.
- Response Due: July 27, 2026 (for general presolicitation response). Interested parties must identify commercial item capability within 15 days of the notice.
- Published: June 10, 2026
Additional Information
While the Government is not currently using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. This acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and/or the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement if specific DFARS clauses (252.225-7036 or 252.225-7021) are included in the solicitation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Michael Thoman at MICHAEL.E.THOMAN2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or (717)605-4608.