48--VALVE,REGULATING,FL
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PSC
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for Regulating Valves (NSN 4820). This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract for Special Emphasis Material to be used in crucial shipboard systems. The material must meet stringent design, manufacturing, and performance requirements. Proposals are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Regulating Valves (NSN 4820) designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). The valves are critical for shipboard systems, requiring strict control procedures to ensure correctness and prevent failure. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with CAGE K0207 Drawing NA52712 and PL10260.
- Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series; internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed.
- Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Configuration control, requiring Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
- Material must be mercury-free and cleaned per MIL-STD-1622.
- Submission of a Certificate of Compliance (Special Emphasis C of C) with detailed traceability and test information.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- DPAS Rating: "DO" rated order for national defense use.
- Delivery: Final material delivery required on or before 182 days after contract effective date.
- Certification Data: CDRLs due 20 days prior to delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review within 6 working days.
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.
- Published: March 16, 2026.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
The material is subject to rigorous quality assurance due to its critical application. Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit waivers/deviations and ECPs through the ECDS system. Certification data, including the Special Emphasis C of C, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Additional Notes
This solicitation includes various standard clauses such as Buy American, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan (for DOD Contracts). No set-aside is specified for the prime contract. Contractors are responsible for obtaining applicable documents and drawings, with specific ordering information provided for military and commercial specifications.