48--VALVE,DIRECTIONAL O

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy's NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT is issuing a solicitation for the new manufacture of spare parts, specifically VALVE,DIRECTIONAL O (Product Service Code 4820). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement is for a critical application item, necessitating engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command. Only companies with this approval will be eligible for award. Quotes are due by June 12, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation covers the manufacture of new spare parts, identified as "VALVE,DIRECTIONAL O." The items are classified as critical and require strict adherence to manufacturing, testing, and inspection standards. Key requirements include:

• Markings in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
• Pre-award surveys and post-award conferences may be required for new manufacturers.
• Compliance with numerous drawing data specifications (e.g., 616712-2, Revision T).
• Critical manufacturing processes include heat treat, cadmium plating, and material processing requirements (MPR).

Contract Details & Set-Aside

• Type: Competitive procedures, Firm Fixed Price per CLIN.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
• Agency: NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT, Department of the Navy.
• Response Due: June 12, 2026.
• Published: May 22, 2026.

Engineering Source Approval & Quality Assurance

This is a critical application item requiring engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command. Companies not previously approved must submit a Source Approval Request by the closing date, including detailed documentation such as configuration drawings, process/operation sheets, delivery documents, comparative analysis, and inspection method sheets. A waiver for Production Lot Testing Approval Requirements may be granted to offerors who have previously furnished identical, accepted production articles.

Quality Assurance (QA) is extensive:

• 100% inspection for critical and major characteristics.
• NADCAP accreditation is required for companies performing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Production Lot Sample Testing: 100% of units must be shipped to Lakehurst for acceptance inspection and testing, with a 165-day testing period.
• Mandatory 100% Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) inspection at source under DCMA QAR surveillance.
• Special inspections include magnetic particle, surface, high shock, and mechanical vibration tests.
• Final inspection requires a 14-day notification to the buying office and NAWC Lakehurst QA.

Evaluation Criteria

Offers will be evaluated based on:

• Lead time
• Price
• Past performance
• Capacity

Submission Instructions

Quotes must be emailed to the address provided in the solicitation and received by 2:00 PM EST on the closing date. Offerors must submit one unit price per CLIN, which must be firm fixed price; tiered pricing will not be accepted.

Contact: KRISTIN.CLEMENS2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.